The Padres preseason is not at Petco Park or even California but at small ballparks in Arizona. Even though no Spring Training games are held in San Diego, we provide this valuable guide because it seems important for any Padres insider to know. There is something magical about watching Spring Training. It seems to distill baseball down to its purest essentials.

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Pitchers & Catchers Report

When do San Diego Padres pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training?
Traditionally MLB pitching and catching squads report to spring training in mid-February, ahead of the rest of the roster.

Padres Spring Training

The San Diego Padres play their "home" Spring Training games at the Peoria Sports Complex at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue in Peoria, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. The venue has a capacity of approximately 12,300. They share the stadium with the Seattle Mariners. (View Peoria games. The Padres also play "away" games in Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix, Goodyear and Surprise. None is too far a drive from each other.

The Padres are part of the Cactus League, comprised of the 15 American League and National League teams who prepare in Arizona for the MLB season. The experience is an easy road-trip or quick flight away.

Spring Training is a great way to meet baseball players as well — both on the field and off. Keep your eyes peeled in your downtime around town.

Padres 2025 Spring Training Schedule

San Diego Padres Spring Training begins on February 22, 2025. Full calendar of the San Diego Padres Spring Training game schedule:

Saturday, February 22 - vs Oakland
Sunday, February 23 - @ Los Angeles
Monday, February 24 - vs Chicago
Tuesday, February 25 - vs Los Angeles
Wednesday, February 26 - @ Chicago
Thursday, February 27 - @ Oakland
Friday, February 28 - vs Seattle
Saturday, March 1 - @ Cincinnati
Sunday, March 2 - vs Kansas City
Tuesday, March 4 - @ Chicago
Tuesday, March 4 - vs San Francisco
Wednesday, March 5 - vs Colorado
Thursday, March 6 - @ Texas
Friday, March 7 - @ Milwaukee
Saturday, March 8 - vs Cleveland
Sunday, March 9 - @ San Francisco
Monday, March 10 - vs Cincinnati
Tuesday, March 11 - vs Chicago
Wednesday, March 12 - @ Colorado
Thursday, March 13 - @ Kansas City
Friday, March 14 - vs Texas
Saturday, March 15 - @ Seattle
Sunday, March 16 - vs Arizona
Sunday, March 16 - @ Los Angeles
Monday, March 17 - vs Milwaukee
Tuesday, March 18 - @ San Francisco
Thursday, March 20 - vs Texas
Friday, March 21 - @ Chicago
Saturday, March 22 - vs Cincinnati
Saturday, March 22 - @ Cleveland
Sunday, March 23 - @ Arizona
Monday, March 24 - vs Seattle

Spring Training Tickets

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TV/Radio

Find out more about spring training on streaming/tv and radio. Note: Spring training games are not subject to the blackout restrictions on services like MLB.TV.

Spring Training Weather

Be mindful of desert weather, which means: lots of sun, and often hotter and colder than you might expect. Bring layers, hats, sunscreen. And stay hydrated. In between the incredible craft beer selections and delicious food, be sure to drink that water!