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Entry Policies

ANIMALS 
Certified service animals or service animals in training, are welcome at Petco Park. On select promotional dates (such as Bark at the Park), a limited number of pets will be permitted into certain areas of the ballpark. Any exceptions will be at the discretion and authorization of the San Diego Padres. 

 

BAGS/BACKPACKS 
For enhanced ballpark security and to expedite the entry process for all of our guests, Petco Park will prohibit bags with the exception for single compartment bags measuring 7" x 10" or smaller, infant and medical bags. 

 

BALL RETRIEVERS 
For the general safety of Petco Park guests, ball retrievers of any kind are not permitted into the ballpark. 

 

BANNERS AND SIGNS 
Petco Park and the San Diego Padres welcome fan support as demonstrated by homemade signs and banners. To ensure that these articles do not distract others, we ask that guests adhere to the following guidelines: 

The San Diego Padres request that banners not be placed in the eyesight of the batter and/or hang in any area of the playing field or over seat railings, infringe on the sightlines of other guests, obstruct any advertising signage, be more than 4 foot x 8 foot in size, or be commercial, political or obscene in nature. 

The San Diego Padres reserves the right, and sole discretion, to allow or remove any sign or banner from Petco Park.

 

BATS AND BROOMS 
For general safety reasons, guests are not permitted to bring bats, brooms, wooden sticks, or rods of any sort into the ballpark. Small whiskbrooms or small souvenir bats are permitted. Please refer to Prohibited Items for a complete listing of items not allowed in the ballpark.

 

BEACH BALLS 
Inflatable items (such as baseballs, bats, beach balls, dolls, etc.), frisbees, and other similar objects are prohibited inside Petco Park. Please refer to Prohibited Items below for a complete listing of items not allowed in the ballpark.

 

BOTTLES/CANS/OUTSIDE BEVERAGES 
Factory-sealed plastic bottled water that is still, clear and unflavored and that is one (1) liter (32 ounces) or less, and soft-sided single juice or milk containers or ADA required liquids in a sealed container are permitted into Petco Park. Guests with disabilities may bring factory-sealed plastic or paper containers that contain liquids required for medical reasons into the ballpark.

 

CAMERAS AND CAMCORDERS 
Guests are welcome to bring in non-professional still cameras and video cameras into Petco Park for their personal use provided the lenses are no longer than 6" long and no extra detachable lenses. Guests must avoid obstructing the views of others when using photography equipment. The San Diego Padres reserve the right to request that guests discontinue filming or taking photographs on ballpark property.

 

Please note that special events taking place at Petco Park may require different policies. 

 

LAWN CHAIRS/SEATING DEVICES 
Chairs or seating devices with a rigid frame are not permitted inside Petco Park. Guests are welcome to bring in towels, blankets, soft seat cushions or mats for use inside Petco Park. Guests with disabilities may be allowed to bring in specialized seating devices required for medical reasons.  

 

ENTRY 
Only those guests with valid tickets and credentials are permitted into Petco Park. 

 

EXIT/RE-ENTRY 
Re-entry is permitted at Petco Park. Guests should get their digital ticket scanned before exiting and then re-enter by scanning their ticket again.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICIES 

The San Diego Padres permit guests to bring food into Petco Park intended for individual consumption (not for groups of individuals) and should be consumed in one’s seat. Outside food cannot be brought into any ballpark restaurant, club lounge, or suite. Guests must also adhere to the following:

  • All food items should be wrapped, bagged, or left inside a container to avoid spillage.

  • Food that might be thrown as a projectile must be sliced or sectioned (i.e., oranges, apples, and other fruits).

  • Food containers must be soft-sided and comply with Petco Park bag policies.

  • Guests are allowed to bring one factory-sealed plastic bottled water that is still, clear, and unflavored and that is one (1) liter (32 ounces) or less, and soft-sided single juice or milk containers or ADA required liquids in a sealed container.

  • One (1) liter reusable water bottles (no glass) are permitted and must be empty upon entry into the ballpark.

  • California liquor regulations prohibit guests from bringing alcoholic beverages into Petco Park. Security officers at every gate will inspect packages, bags, and purses to prevent guests from bringing bottles, cans, or any other type of liquid containers of alcohol into Petco Park.

 

LASER POINTERS 
Laser pointers are not permitted inside Petco Park.  

 

NOISE-MAKING DEVICES 
Musical instruments or any type of noise-making device may not be brought into Petco Park. Any exceptions will be at the discretion of the San Diego Padres. 

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS 
For the comfort and security of all, the following items are not permitted in Petco Park:  

- Alcoholic beverages

- Backpacks or bags with the exception of single compartment bags measuring 7" X 10" or smaller, infant or medical bags

- Ball retrievers (except baseball mitts)

- Balloons 
- Baseball Bats (except small souvenir bats)
- Boom Boxes 
- Drones

- Drugs or other illegal substances

- Fireworks 
- Footballs 
- Frisbees 

- Hard-sided Coolers 
- Inflatable Balls 

- Laser Pointers 
- Lawn Chairs 
- Noisemaking Devices 

- Selfie sticks

- Tents

- Large "Golf" umbrellas (Small compact umbrellas are allowed so long as they do not block sightlines or signage).

-Wagons - only wagons that can be pushed (rather than pulled) and have safety child restraints are allowed

- Wallet chains
- Weapons (firearms, knives, etc.) 

 

STROLLERS 
Petco Park welcomes guests with strollers. However, their use should not in any way inhibit general guest movement or block any aisles. 

Strollers can be checked at the Guest Services Center on the Field Level (Main Concourse) near Section 108 and the Upper Guest Services Center adjacent to Section 310.  

 

UMBRELLAS 
Small, collapsible umbrellas are allowed in Petco Park. Any umbrella that blocks sightlines or becomes a nuisance for any reason to other guests is not permitted. Padres reserve the right to ask guests to lower their umbrellas for the enjoyment of all guests in attendance.

 

WATER BOTTLES 
Factory-sealed plastic bottled water that is still, clear and unflavored and that is one (1) liter (32 ounces) or less are permitted into Petco Park. In addition, one (1) liter reusable water bottles (no glass) are permitted and must be empty upon entry into the ballpark.

WHEELCHAIRS

Petco Park welcomes guests with personal wheelchairs or walkers. However, their use must not limit guest movement or block aisles. Guests should refrain from leaving personal items unattended or storing them on the concourse or in the seating bowl. For guest convenience and ballpark safety, items should be checked in at the Guest Service Centers located at sections 108, 131 or 303. Complimentary wheelchair escort service is available to assist guests between the gates and their ticketed seats. Wheelchairs cannot be "checked out." Wheelchair Lifts are located throughout the ballpark to assist guests in accessing specific locations. 

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