About San Diego Padres

Being a fan of the San Diego Padres, for the vast majority of the seasons since the team joined the league in 1969, has consisted of going to the ballpark to watch much better teams come to town and hand the hapless Padres* their coats. In 55 MLB seasons, the team from southern California (just a short drive from Mexico) has managed just 16 winning seasons (over .500) and appeared in the playoffs on just 7 occasions. While these are no doubt soul crushing numbers for even the most devoted Padres fans, the team still pulls in decent crowds, due in no small part to their spectacular stadium, Petco Park, that offers expansive views over downtown and San Diego Bay. Even by expansion team standards, the Padres got off to a rough start in MLB, failing to break the .400 mark (or even .390 mark) and finishing rock bottom in the basement of the NL West in their first six seasons. The team finished no higher than 4th in the six team division until 1984, when they shocked the baseball world, not only winning the NL West with a record of 92-70 but, led by the hitting of Steve Garvey, coming behind from two games down to beat the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS in a Game Five decider. The World Series proved a bridge too far, as the Detroit Tigers easily handled the upstart Padres in five games, but the team from San Diego had made their mark, serving notice to future opponents and filling their sun-baked fans with hope for the future. Times didn’t get quite as bleak as the early years, but it was still over a decade until the Padres showed their faces in October again, losing the 1996 NLDS in a sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals despite having the best player (MVP Ken Caminiti) and best manager (MOY Bruce Bochy) of the year. To everyone’s surprise, the Padres sprung a huge surprise just two years later when they beat the Houston Astros and the fierce pitching of the Atlanta Braves to reach the 1998 World Series. Superstar Tony Gwynn, who had actually played in the 1984 team that made it to the World Series, was remarkably still going strong for the Padres in ‘98. The Padres slammed up against a brick wall in the shape of the New York Yankees, however, and were swept in four straight games. In traditional style, the team followed up this World Series appearance with five consecutive seasons under .500 before losing back-to-back NLDS encounters with the Cardinals in 2005 and 2006. The team took a nosedive after that for nearly a decade and a half, but have shown signs of life recently, winning two series in 2022 to advance to the NLCS (a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in five games). Whether the Padres can parlay this success into something greater in the years to come or whether they will fall back into one of their years/decades-long slumps again, only time will tell, but their laidback fans will no doubt be there for them, praying that a championship makes its way down to San Diego. 

San Diego Padres Rivalries

For a team that has spent so many years on its knees praying for elusive success, the Padres still have fairly strong rivalries with several teams, particularly on the West Coast with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are located just a short two-hour drive away, meaning that quite a few away fans make the trip, and the Seattle Mariners, a team that rivals or possibly even surpasses the Padres in terms of its perennial struggles. The Dodgers rivalry is further fueled by San Diego’s anger at the loss of the NBA’s Clippers and NFL’s Chargers franchises to the city of Los Angeles.

*For those wondering what a padre is, it means “father” in Spanish as in a “priest” or similar clergyman. The team is called the Padres in reference to the Spanish friars who founded San Diego in the 18th century. This has led them to be nicknamed “the Dads” on occasion, as well as to the creation of their very odd mascot, the Swinging Friar (as in swinging a bat!).

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers

The sporting rivalry between the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles cuts deeper in one direction (south). As a smaller market that has had far less success with its sporting teams and even lost teams to Los Angeles over the years, sports fans from San Diego naturally feel a mixture of enmity and envy toward their fellow Californians to the north. Since 2020, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have met three times in the postseason, with the Dodgers winning in 2020, the Padres winning in 2022, and their third meeting (as of right now!!) deadlocked at 2-2 heading into a Game Five decider.

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants

The San Diego Padres might not have the kind of massive rivalry with the San Francisco Giants that the Los Angeles Dodgers do, but that doesn’t mean that Padres fans like the Giants (at all). With the Padres much improved in recent seasons, the Padres and Giants have increasingly found themselves in intense competition for dominance of the division and playoff spots. This year, in 2024, it is the Padres in the playoffs and the Giants on the outside looking in, setting up plenty of angst and tension for the games to come in the 2025 season next year.

Where Can I Buy San Diego Padres Tickets?

You can get cheap San Diego Padres tickets at TicketX. Unlike other resale sites such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Ticketmaster, where service fees may fluctuate depending on venues, ticket types, and ticket prices, TicketX has an industry-low flat fee, which makes San Diego Padres tickets significantly cheaper.

What Is The Cheapest Price For San Diego Padres Tickets?

The cheapest San Diego Padres ticket starts from $13.20 at Citi Field on Sep 18 on TicketX.

How to Buy the Cheapest San Diego Padres Tickets on TicketX Desktop and Mobile Website

1. To purchase the cheapest San Diego Padres tickets on TicketX’s desktop website, go to the San Diego Padres page or search their name in the search bar.

2. Once you’re on the San Diego Padres page, find events near you by using the location filter.

3. To select the date that is convenient for you, we recommend using the date filters at the top right corner of the page. When you find the ideal event, click “Find Tickets” to go to the ticket listing page.

4. To sort the tickets by the lowest price for San Diego Padres in this ticket listing page, click the price filter button in the top right corner.

5. If you have a specific budget, you can use the top left filter to set a price range by either adjusting the price sliders or manually entering your desired minimum and maximum prices.

6. Ticket prices depend on whether you buy an even or odd number of tickets. We recommend that you specify the number of tickets with the quantity filter, which is above the price range filter. If you do not have a preference, you can leave it at “Any.”

7. Once you find your desired ticket, proceed to check out.

8. Enter or select an email address to use for receiving the tickets. Then select the desired ticket quantity and payment method. Once you complete your purchase, your San Diego Padres tickets will be sent to your chosen email.

How to Buy the Cheapest San Diego Padres Tickets on TicketX Mobile App

1. Once you’ve downloaded the TicketX App, you must either sign up or log in to your account.

2. At the bottom of the mobile app, select the magnifying glass and search San Diego Padres in the search bar.

3. After you select the San Diego Padres page, please check the dates that are convenient for you and see if there are any events near you, then select your ideal event.

4. Once you select your desired event, you'll see a seat map and a list of all available tickets. To sort the tickets by the lowest price for San Diego Padres, click the price filter button in the top right corner.

5. After you pick the San Diego Padres tickets you want to purchase, select the number of tickets you want to purchase, and tap ‘Continue.’

6. Proceed to check out.

7. Once the purchase is complete, you will receive your San Diego Padres tickets in your mailbox!

How to Get Discount San Diego Padres Tickets

To get discount San Diego Padres tickets, you must sign up for the presales on official ticket websites, where fan clubs and credit card holders often get early access. However, even with early access, San Diego Padres tickets often sell out quickly due to high demand. In that case, keep an eye on discount ticket platforms such as TicketX, especially close to the event, when prices may drop. You can also use TicketX's promo code "TXFD24001" to get 10% off your first purchase. Get discount San Diego Padres tickets today and unlock unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank!

How to Get Sold-Out San Diego Padres Tickets

Sometimes, securing San Diego Padres tickets might seem impossible. Tickets often sell out within seconds, leaving fans scrambling to at least find resale tickets, which are usually overpriced. If you missed out on the presale, your chances of getting a reasonably priced San Diego Padres ticket are close to zero, making the event seem out of reach.

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