Padres CEO, Erik Greupner Talks to NBC 7 About 2023 Petco Park Giveaways
After a thrilling postseason in 2022, Padres fans are more amped than ever to root for their home team at Petco Park this season.
Lucky for us, the Padres have ramped up the festivities with dozens of parties in the park, events honoring our those who serve and, of course, some for the kids. Plus, the Padres are hosting several themed nights -- from a night for the LGBTQ+ community to an opportunity to bring your furry friend to the park with you.
Padres CEO, Erik Greupner Talks to NBC 7 About the 2023 Padres Schedule
Here is the schedule for the San Diego Padres for the first half of the 2023 season:
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Opening Series: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
The San Diego Padres are starting the season at home with a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies starting on Opening Day, Thursday, March 30 to April 2. The season-opening giveaway -- scheduled for the final day of the series -- is a brown and gold vintage-style baseball cap perfect to don throughout the season. Fans can also look forward to the first Beerfest and the first military appreciation day of the year.
- March 30- The Padres' season opener Thursday at Petco Park has been pushed back to 6:40 p.m. due to weather.
Event: Opening Day
The night that kicks off the season is expected to be filled with fanfare.
- Friday, March 31 at 6:40 p.m.
Event: Party in the Park: Beerfest
Gallagher Square will be the pregame spot for live music and $5 beer specials.
- Saturday, April 1 at 6:40 p.m.
- Sunday, April 2 at 1:10 p.m.
*Giveaway!
Event: Military Opening Day
The San Diego Padres salute servicemembers and veterans with 25% off tickets on Sundays all season.
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Monday, April 3 at 6:40 p.m.
Event: Bark at the Park
Bring your fur pal to the ballpark with a special ticket.
Theme Game: Autism Acceptance Night
A theme-game package includes a limited edition themed Padres hat.
- Tuesday, April 4 at 1:10 p.m.
Event: Salute to First Responders: Leaders for San Diego
The Padres honor first responders with 25% off tickets.
San Diego Padres @ Atlanta Braves
- Thursday, April 6 at 4:20 p.m.
- Friday, April 7 at 4:20 p.m.
- Saturday, April 8 at 4:20 p.m.
- Sunday, April 9 at 4:08 p.m.
San Diego Padres @ New York Mets
- Monday, April 10 at 4:10 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 11 at 4:10 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 12 at 10:10 a.m.
San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Thursday, April 13 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
- Friday, April 14 at 6:40 p.m.
Event: Party in the Park: Cocktailfest
Pregame in the Gallagher Square with live music and drink specials starting at $5.
Theme Game: Out at the Park
Celebrating San Diego's LGBTQ+ community with festivities at the park and a limited-edition Out at the Park hat.
- Saturday, April 15 at 1:05 p.m.
Event: Jackie Robinson Day
The Padres celebrate Jackie Robinson's historic MLB debut
- Sunday, April 16 at 1:10 p.m.
Event: Military Appreciation Day -- Salute Honoring POW/MIA
The San Diego Padres salute servicemembers and veterans with 25% off tickets on Sundays all season.
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
- Monday, April 17 @ 6:40 p.m.
Theme Game: African American Heritage Celebration
Celebrate African American Heritage with a specialty-themed Padres hat. The Padres will also honor Johnny Ritchey who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League ad award scholarships in his name.
- Tuesday, April 18 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway
Wednesday, April 19 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks
- Thursday, April 20 at 6:40 p.m.
- Friday, April 21 at 6:40 p.m.
- Saturday, April 22 at 5:10 p.m.
- Sunday, April 23 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres @ Chicago Cubs
- Tuesday, April 25 at 4:40 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 26 at 4:40 p.m.
- Thursday, April 27 at 11:20 a.m.
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants
- Saturday, April 29 at 2:05 p.m.
- Sunday, April 30 at 12:05 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Monday, May 1 at 6:40 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 2 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
- Wednesday, May 3 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Friday, May 5 ay 6:40 p.m.
Event: Party in the Park: City Connect
Players rep their City Connect jerseys and you can enjoy drink specials starting at $5 and live music ahead of the game.
- Saturday, May 6 at 5:40 p.m.
Theme Game: Nurse Appreciation Weekend
With a special theme game ticket, health care professionals will get a retractable badge reel.
- Sunday, May 7 at 4:08 p.m.
*Giveaway!
Theme Game: Nurse Appreciation Weekend
With a special theme game ticket, health care professionals will get a retractable badge reel.
Event: Military Appreciation Day
The San Diego Padres salute servicemembers and veterans with 25% off tickets on Sundays all season.
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins
- Tuesday, May 9 at 4:40 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 10 at 4:40 p.m.
- Thursday, May 11 at 10:10 a.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Friday, May 12 at 7:10 p.m.
- Saturday, May 13 at 4:15 p.m.
- Sunday, May 14 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Monday, May 15 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
Event: Party in the Park: Cocktailfest
Pregame in the Gallagher Square with live music and drink specials starting at $5.
- Tuesday, May 16 at 6:40 p.m.
Event: Bark in the Park
Bring your fur pal to the ballpark with a special ticket.
Event: Salute to First Responders: San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
The Padres honor first responders with 25% off tickets.
- Wednesday, May 17 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox
- Friday, May 19 at 6:40 p.m.
Event: Party in the Park: BeerFest
Gallagher Square will be the pregame spot for live music and $5 beer specials.
Theme Game: Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration
With a separate ticket, guests get a specialty-themed Padres hat.
- Saturday, May 20 at 7:10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 21 at 1:10 p.m.
Event: Military Appreciation Day
The San Diego Padres salute servicemembers and veterans with 25% off tickets on Sundays all season.
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
San Diego Padres @ Washington Nationals
- Tuesday, May 23 at 4:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 24 at 4:05 p.m.
- Thursday, May 25 at 1:05 p.m.
San Diego Padres @ New York Yankees
- Friday, May 26 at 4:05 p.m.
- Saturday, May 27 at 10:05 p.m.
- Sunday, May 28 at 10:35 a.m.
San Diego Padres @ Miami Marlins
- Tuesday, May 30 at 3:40 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 31 at 3:40 p.m.
- Thursday, June 1 at 10:10 a.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs
- Friday, June 2 at 6:40 p.m.
Theme Game: Educator Appreciation Night
The Padres say thank you to teachers and school staff with a Padres-themed belt bag for those with a special themed game ticket.
Event: Party in the Park: City Connect
Players rep their City Connect jerseys and you can enjoy drink specials starting at $5 and live music ahead of the game.
Event: Lou Gehrig Day
The Padres raise awareness for the fight against ALS.
- Saturday, June 3 at 7:10 p.m.
Theme Game: Ha-Seong Kim -- Player Hat Series
With a themed game ticket, you can get a limited edition Ha-Seong Kim hat.
- Sunday, June 4 at 1:10 p.m.
Theme Game: Peanuts Day
The world of Charles Shulz takes center stage as the Padres celebrate Peanuts. Guests with a themed game ticket get a limited-edition Peanuts Flying Ace bobblehead.
Event: Military Appreciation Day
The San Diego Padres salute servicemembers and veterans with 25% off tickets on Sundays all season. This Sunday is a salute to the U.S. Army and Army National Guard.
Event: Kidsfest
Ahead of the game, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and more. After the game, kids can run the bases.
- Monday, June 5 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
- Tuesday, June 6 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
The first 40,000 fans will get a calendar featuring Padres players and their pets.
Event: Bark in the Park
Bring your fur pal to the ballpark with a special ticket.
- Wednesday, June 7 at 1:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres @ Colorado Rockies
- Friday, June 9
- Saturday, June 10
- Sunday, June 11
San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians
- Tuesday, June 13 at 6:40 p.m.
Theme Game: Peruvian Heritage Celebration
Guests with a themed game ticket will get a specialty Padres hat.
Event: Salute to First Responders: Leaders for San Diego
The Padres honor first responders with 25% off tickets.
- Wednesday, June 14 at 6:40 p.m.
*Giveaway!
- Thursday, June 15 at 5:40 p.m.
Theme Game: Filipino Heritage Celebration
Guests with a ticket to this themed game will get a specialty Padres hat.
NOTE: This is the schedule for the first half of the season. Get the full schedule here.
