Entry gates are your friends. Here’s our guide to unlock the mysteries of Petco Park’s entrances. Save valuable time and don’t miss the first pitch!
If you are near the bleachers, outfield, or Park at the Park: Use the Downtown Gate entrance or Balboa Park Gate.
Right Field (odd numbered sections): East Village Gate or Park Blvd Gate entrances.
Left Field (even numbered sections): Gaslamp Gate near the Western Metal Building.
Infield on the 3rd base side, enter through the Gaslamp Gate near the Omni Hotel.
Infield on the 1st base side or behind home plate, the Home Plate Gate entrance is your best bet.
The East Village gate is often the least crowded gate, although all entrances have been running a little slow this year due to metal detectors (see below).
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