The San Diego Padres have never won it all.
During the team’s 53 years of existence, they’ve been close — in 1984 and 1998, they made it to the World Series but came up short both times.
However, 2023 could be their year.
Bob Melvin’s team is truly stacked — it’s a team that lists stars Manny Machado, Fernando Tetis Jr., Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts and Nelson Cruz on its roster.
We haven’t even gotten to the dirty pitching staff yet.
Their rotation includes Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove and Blake Snell in the top three spots.
Let’s not forget closer Josh Hyder.
And while San Diego has a roster of potential All-Stars, surprisingly cheap tickets are still available to see the team live at Petco Park this season.
In fact, some Vivid seats are going for as little as $10 before fees.
It’s cheaper than a Bud Light at the ballpark (they’re going for $13 this season).
Plus, some games will feature nifty giveaways like Juan Soto bobbleheads, Trevor Hoffman jerseys and Opening Series hats.
We are just getting started. There are a lot of freebies at sports this season.
So, if you want to root for the loaded Padres live this season, here’s everything you need to know.
All prices were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.
Padres 2023 home game schedule
A complete calendar including dates, start times, opponents and the cheapest tickets available for all Padres home games can be found below.
March and April
| Padres April Home 2023 game dates |
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| Thursday, March 30 vs. Rockies 1:10 p.m | $106 |
| Friday, March 31 vs. Rockies 6:40 p.m | $27 |
| Saturday, April 1 vs. Rockies at 5:40 p.m | $28 |
| Sunday, April 2 vs. Dodgers 1:10 p.m (Initial Series Hat Giveaway) |
$23 |
| Monday, April 3 vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m | $11 |
| Tuesday, April 4 vs. Diamondbacks 1:10 p.m | $11 |
| Thursday, April 13 at 6:40 p.m. Brewers vs (Juan Soto Shuffle bobblehead giveaway) |
$21 |
| Friday, April 14 vs. Brewers 6:40 p.m | $15 |
| Saturday, April 15 vs. Brewers 1:05 p.m | $15 |
| Sunday, April 16 vs. Brewers 1:10 p.m | $13 |
| Monday, April 17 vs. Braves 6:40 p.m | $10 |
| Tuesday, April 18 vs. Braves 6:40 p.m (1998 Trevor Hoffman replica jersey giveaway) |
$17 |
| Wednesday, April 19 vs. Braves 1:10 p.m | $11 |
*Note: On April 29 and April 30, the Padres are playing the Giants at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City.
May
| Fathers May Home 2023 game dates |
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|---|---|
| Monday, May 1 vs. Reds at 6:40 p.m | $15 |
| Tuesday, May 2 vs. Reds at 6:40 p.m (Joe Musgrove bucket hat giver) |
$15 |
| Wednesday, May 3 vs. Reds 1:10 p.m | $10 |
| Friday, May 5 vs. Dodgers 6:40 p.m | $52 |
| Saturday, May 6 vs. Dodgers at 5:40 p.m | $77 |
| Sunday, May 7 vs. Dodgers 4:08 p.m (Calendar Giver of Padres and Pets) |
$48 |
| Monday, May 15 at 6:40 pm Royals vs (Manny Machado City Connect Bobblehead Giveaway) |
$15 |
| Tuesday, May 16 vs. Royals 6:40 p.m | $11 |
| Wednesday, May 17 at 1:10 p.m. Royals vs | $10 |
| Friday, May 19 vs. Red Sox 6:40 p.m | $35 |
| Saturday, May 20 vs. Red Sox at 7:10 p.m | $41 |
| Sunday, May 21 vs. Red Sox 1:10 p.m | $37 |
Jun
| Fathers Jun Home 2023 game dates |
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|---|---|
| Friday, June 2 vs. Cubs 6:40 p.m | $18 |
| Saturday, June 3 vs. Cubs 7:10 p.m. | $25 |
| Sunday, June 4 vs. Cubs 1:10 p.m | $18 |
| Monday, June 5 vs. Cubs 6:40 p.m (Giving Padres Belt Bag) |
$15 |
| Tuesday, June 6 vs. Mariners 6:40 p.m | $15 |
| Wednesday, June 7 vs. Mariners 1:10 p.m | $14 |
| Tuesday, June 13 vs. Guardian at 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Wednesday, June 14 vs. Guardian at 6:40 p.m (Hawaiian shirt giver) |
$15 |
| Thursday, June 15 vs. Guardian at 5:40 p.m. | $13 |
| Friday, June 16 vs. Rays 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Saturday, June 17 vs. Rays 4:15 p.m | $17 |
| Sunday, June 18 vs. Rays 1:10 p.m | $16 |
| Friday, June 23 vs. Nationals at 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Saturday, June 24 at 5:40 p.m. Nationals vs | $14 |
| Sunday, June 25 at 1:10 p.m. Nationals vs (Giving Children – Joe Musgrove Giving Growth Charts) |
$15 |
July
| Fathers July Home 2023 game dates |
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| Monday, July 3 vs. Dodgers at 6:40 p.m | $23 |
| Tuesday, July 4 vs. Dodgers 3:40 p.m | $32 |
| Wednesday, July 5 vs. Dodgers 5:40 p.m | $14 |
| Friday, July 7 vs. Mets at 6:40 p.m | $24 |
| Saturday, July 8 vs. Mets at 7:10 p.m | $34 |
| Sunday, July 9 vs. Mets 1:10 p.m | $30 |
| Monday, July 24 vs. Pirates 6:40 p.m (Yu Darvish 3,000 Strikeouts Bobblehead Giveaway) |
$17 |
| Tuesday, July 25 vs. Pirates 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Wednesday, July 26 at 1:10 p.m. Pirates vs | $14 |
| Friday, July 28 vs. Rangers at 6:40 p.m | $15 |
| Saturday, July 29 at 5:40 pm Rangers Vs | $20 |
| Sunday, July 30 vs. Rangers 1:10 p.m (Kids Giveaway: Padres Sunglasses Giveaway) |
$17 |
August
| Fathers August Home 2023 game dates |
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|---|---|
| Friday, August 4 vs. the Dodgers at 6:40 p.m | $44 |
| Saturday, August 5 vs. the Dodgers at 5:40 p.m (Giving out TOPS trading cards) |
$49 |
| Sunday, August 6 vs. Dodgers 1:10 p.m | $39 |
| Monday, August 7 vs. Dodgers 1:10 p.m (handing Padres straw hat) |
$34 |
| Monday, August 14 vs. Orioles at 6:40 p.m | $13 |
| Tuesday, August 15 vs. Orioles 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Wednesday, August 16 vs. Orioles 5:40 p.m (padres home hoodie giveaway) |
$14 |
| Thursday, August 17 vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m | $13 |
| Friday, August 18 vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m | $15 |
| Saturday, August 19 vs. The Diamondbacks 5:40 p.m | $18 |
| Sunday, August 20 vs. The Diamondbacks 1:10 p.m (Giving to the Cubs – the Padres are going to give it away) |
$15 |
| Monday, August 21 vs. Marlins 6:40 p.m | $14 |
| Tuesday, August 22 vs. Marlins 6:40 p.m (Ha-seung Kim bobblehead giveaway) |
$17 |
| Marlins vs. Marlins on Wednesday, August 23 at 1:10 p.m | $14 |
| Thursday, August 31 vs. Giants 6:40 p.m (giving performance snapbacks) |
$24 |
September
| Fathers September And October Home 2023 game dates |
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|---|---|
| Friday, September 1 vs. Giants 6:40 p.m | $18 |
| Saturday, September 2 vs. Giants 5:40 p.m | $25 |
| Sunday, Sept. 3 vs. Giants 1:10 p.m | $19 |
| Monday, September 4 vs. Phillies 3:40 p.m | $19 |
| Tuesday, September 5 vs. Phillies 6:40 p.m (Fernando Tetis Jr. bobblehead giveaway) |
$24 |
| Wednesday, September 6 vs. Phillies 1:10 p.m | $16 |
| Monday, September 18 vs. Rockies 6:40 p.m (Xander Bogaerts City Connect Jersey Giveaway) |
$14 |
| Tuesday, September 19 vs. Rockies 6:40 p.m | $12 |
| Wednesday, September 20 vs. Rockies 1:10 p.m | $12 |
| Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:40 p.m. Cardinals vs | $16 |
| Saturday, September 23 vs. Cardinals 5:40 p.m | $26 |
| Sunday, Sept. 24 at 1:10 p.m. Cardinals vs | $15 |
A complete calendar of all Padres home and away games can be found here.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all prices above at the time of publication. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout..)
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Padres news
The season hasn’t started yet, but the Padres have already made headlines.
After paying shortstop Manny Machado a $350 million salary, the team is now negotiating to lock up phenom center fielder Juan Soto and the nearly undrafted Josh Hader.
All the details on these potential re-signings can be found at the New York Post.
Need more Padres news in your life? The NY Post has everything you need to know about the boys in brown and burnt orange.
How to watch the Padres in 2023
In the off-chance that a trip to Petco Park isn’t in your near future, that’s not a problem.
You should be able to watch most games on the local Bailey Sports San Diego station.
Alternative options for select games include ESPN, Fox, Fox Sports 1 and TBS.
Whatever the case, always be sure to check your local listings.
For Padres fans outside the San Diego market, give MLB.tv One shot — you might find Machado, Soto, Bogaerts and company there.
Massive concert tour in 2023
Has it been a long time since you went to a concert?
We have found a solution to this serious problem.
Here are just five of the biggest tours you won’t want to miss when they hit a city near you in the next few months.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Metallica
• guns N Roses
• Blink 182
• Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks
Still need more options? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here.
