The Padres host the Cardinals Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. Tickets start at $26, first pitch at 1:10 PM. Here's everything you need to know about the series finale, pricing, and what to expect.
When: Sunday, May 10 at 1:10 PM
Where: Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, Downtown San Diego
Watch at home: Padres.TV ($19.99/month)
This is the finale of a four-game series and the last home game before the Padres head out on the road.
Sunday afternoon games — especially series finales — are family favorites, so demand stays steady. Tickets start around $26 in the upper deck, with most seats averaging $80+. Plenty of inventory left, but Sunday games are popular with kids and families, so weekend deals tend to disappear closer to first pitch.
A few things to know:
This is the rubber match — or potentially a series-clincher — depending on how Thursday, Friday, and Saturday played out. Sunday afternoon baseball at Petco Park has a different feel than weekend night games. The pace is slower, the crowd skews more family-friendly, and the San Diego sun makes it one of the most pleasant baseball experiences in the league.
Watch for Jackson Merrill in center field and Luis Arraez at the plate — Arraez is hunting his fourth straight batting title and Merrill is building on his breakout 2024 campaign. The Cardinals counter with Nolan Arenado at third and a lineup that's been clicking in May.
The ballpark seats nearly 40,000 and offers some of the best stadium views in baseball, with the downtown skyline behind home plate and the bay just beyond the outfield. ADA seating is available throughout the stadium.
Sunday afternoon games run hot in May — bring sunscreen, a hat, and water. The shaded sections fill up first, so factor that in when picking seats. The Park at the Park beyond center field is a great low-cost option for families with younger kids who want room to move around.
How much are tickets really? Anywhere from $26 to $250+ depending on where you sit. Most families do well in the $30–$50 range.
Can I buy tickets at the stadium? Yes, if you're 18 or older. But buying ahead almost always gets you better seats and prices.
Is there a limit? You can buy up to 19 tickets per game.
Are Sunday games kid-friendly? Very. Sunday afternoon games at Petco Park are some of the most family-oriented on the schedule, and post-game activities like kids running the bases happen on select Sundays — check the Padres promotions calendar before you go.