SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI)– The San Diego Padres released their schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday, and the lineup for next year is sure to have fans flocking to Petco Park.
The campaign kicks off with a three-game home series against the Detroit Tigers, with Opening Day on Thursday, March 26. The opening homestand stretch will commence with a three-game series against the Giants from March 30 to April 1.
The rival Dodgers come to town for a three-game series starting Monday, May 18, and then return for a weekend series beginning Friday, June 26.
Weekends in general could potentially get heated at Petco Park, as the Padres will host a handful of divisional opponents in addition to Los Angeles throughout the season. The Pads will also host The Rockies from Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12. The Giants also come back to visit in the last weekend of July.
You can check out the full Padres schedule below.
The 2026 season will also feature the second annual Vedder Cup series between the Pads and Seattle Mariners. The first three games of the newly formed rivalry will be played in San Diego, from April 14 to 16, while the final three contests will be held in Seattle, from May 15 to 18.
The Padres will cap off the season with a three-game homestand against the Diamondbacks, Sept. 25-27.
You can learn more about reserving your tickets for next season, as well as information about our waitlist here.
The Padres are currently sporting a 74-58 record and sit just one game behind the Dodgers in the NL West.
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