Padres Play in Mexico City: April 2026 | Series Info & Tickets

2026 Mexico City Series: Padres vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres return to Mexico City for a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 25-26, 2026 at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú. MLB officially announced the series on December 10, 2025, marking the third regular season visit to Mexico’s capital and the only MLB international series scheduled for 2026.

More Info at MLB.com

NL West Rivals in a Unique Setting

This marks a homecoming of sorts for both teams. The Padres and Diamondbacks were originally scheduled to play in Mexico City in April 2020, but those games were canceled due to the pandemic. Six years later, the NL West rivals finally meet south of the border.

The timing adds competitive intrigue—both teams enter April jockeying for position in a loaded NL West. A strong showing could set the tone for the season, especially since the Padres and Diamondbacks close out their regular season rivalry with a series in San Diego from September 25-27.

Why Mexico City?

For MLB, the Mexico City games are part of a broader push to grow baseball internationally. Mexico has deep baseball culture and a massive Padres fan base due to San Diego’s proximity to the border. The Padres have long been frontrunners for MLB’s Mexico initiatives, and the fan atmosphere at these games is electric—a festival-like energy that blends MLB action with Mexican baseball culture.

“We are honored to bring Padres baseball back to Mexico City for another unforgettable series in 2026,” said Padres CEO Erik Greupner. “Our debut there in 2023 was historic, and this return reflects our continued commitment to celebrate our bi-national fan base and help grow the game of baseball internationally.”

About Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú

The stadium sits at 7,349 feet above sea level—more than 2,100 feet higher than Coors Field in Denver, making it one of the most hitter-friendly environments in professional baseball. The 2023 Padres-Giants series showcased this dramatically, with 11 home runs hit in the first game alone (a wild 16-11 Padres victory).

Stadium Specs:

• Opened: March 2019
• Capacity: 20,576
• Surface: Artificial turf
• Dimensions: 325’ (LF), 400’ (CF), 325’ (RF)
• Elevation: 7,349 feet (2,239 meters)

Follow the stadium on Instagram

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, January 19, 2026 through Ticketmaster. Travel packages including hotel and tickets are already available through MLB.

Tips for buying tickets:

• Previous Mexico City series sold out quickly—set a reminder for January 19
• Padres and Diamondbacks season ticket holders may receive presale access
• Multi-game packages often offer slight discounts
• Dynamic pricing will apply based on demand

Travel from San Diego

Flights: San Diego to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) typically run $200-400 round-trip, but prices spike closer to major events. Book early.

Logistics:

• Valid passport required (passport card works for air travel)
• No visa needed for U.S. citizens for tourist stays under 180 days
• Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central vs. Pacific Time)
• U.S. dollars accepted at many venues, but pesos recommended

2023 Mexico City Series Results

The Padres swept the two-game series against the San Francisco Giants:

• April 29, 2023: Padres 16, Giants 11 (11 combined home runs)
• April 30, 2023: Padres 6, Giants 4

This was the first regular season MLB series ever played in Mexico City.

Padres History in Mexico

The Padres have a long history of playing in Mexico:

• 2023: Defeated Giants 2-0 in Mexico City (first regular season games)
• 2019: Defeated Diablos Rojos del México 11-2 in exhibition (first game at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú)
• 2018: Defeated Dodgers 2-1 in Monterrey series (rallied after opening-game no-hitter)

The Diamondbacks have played more games in Mexico than any other MLB team, with stops in Monterrey, Hermosillo, and Mexico City dating back to 1998.

Watch the Games

Read more about watching the games on TV and streaming options. Games will be available on MLB.TV.

More on the Padres’ Mexican Connection

Read more about the Padres’ Mexican connection and the team’s deep ties to the region.