Ballparks have evolved from simple sports venues to sophisticated operations where food and beverage are integral parts of the fan experience. Beer is especially marketed as integral to baseball—and many MLB teams have embraced signature beers as a result. (more…)
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the San Diego Padres and Petco Park. (more…)
The San Diego Padres have announced plans for extended netting at Petco Park, which will exceed Major League Baseball guidelines. The netting will be in place for the 2018 season. (more…)
The San Diego Padres will install a new solar power system at Petco Park that is being billed as the largest in Major League Baseball. Installation of the 336,520-watt Sullivan Solar Power system is in progress, and is slated to finish prior to Opening Day on March 29. (more…)
After yesterday’s tragic incident where a young girl was severely injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, three MLB teams announced they would extend netting for 2018 — and we expect more announcements in coming weeks. (more…)
After another rough season on the field, the San Diego Padres are parting ways with president and CEO Mike Dee. (more…)
To improve sustainability at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres have partnered with Qualcomm Intelligent Solutions and OSIsoft on an intelligence system. This installation is aimed to provide the Padres with state-of-the-art resources to monitor utilities and analyze ways to increase efficiency. (more…)
We finally have the lineup for the 2017 World Baseball Classic games in North America, and a solid trio of ballparks is hosting first-round games, semifinals and finals: Dodger Stadium, Petco Park and Marlins Park. (more…)
Christina Griffith is a Boston Red Sox fan who used to live in Massachusetts, but as a San Diego transplant, she has adopted the Padres as her hometown team, complete with season tickets to Petco Park. (more…)
Opening Day is right around the corner, bringing about a new Major League Baseball season and returning fans to the ballpark. While those with the privilege of attending any of the opening games will surely enjoy the experience, a few matchups in particular offer another level of intrigue. (more…)
More changes are in store for Petco Park, as the San Diego Padres announced upgrades for 2016, including a new two-level social space in right-center field inspired by the city’s beach lifestyle. (more…)
You’ll be able to play nine holes at Petco Park on November 5-8, as the San Diego Padres and Callaway Golf unveiled The Links at Petco Park, where golfers will have the opportunity to take shots onto the playing field from various tees along a course designed within the ballpark. (more…)
Dick Enberg, who has been the voice of the San Diego Padres for the last six years, will retire at the end of the 2016 season. (more…)
