Petco Park bag policy: bag size, outside food, water and umbrellas
Bags are prohibited except single compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, and infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no larger than 5 inches by 7 inches are also allowed.
Can I bring a bag into Petco Park?
Bags are prohibited except single compartment clear plastic bags no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, plus infant and medical bags and small clutches or purses no larger than 5 inches by 7 inches. Security officers at every gate inspect bags, packages, and purses before entry.
Can I bring outside food into Petco Park?
Yes, guests may bring food for individual consumption into Petco Park as long as it is wrapped, bagged, or in a single serve soft sided container. Bulk packaging such as pans or pizza boxes is not allowed, and outside food cannot be brought into ballpark restaurants, club lounges, or suites.
Can I bring water into Petco Park?
One factory sealed plastic bottled water that is still, clear, unflavored, and one liter or less is permitted, and empty one liter reusable water bottles (no glass) are also allowed.
Are umbrellas allowed at Petco Park?
Small, collapsible umbrellas are allowed. The Padres reserve the right to ask guests to lower an umbrella if it blocks sightlines or becomes a nuisance to other guests.
Is Petco Park a cashless venue?
Yes, Petco Park is a cashless venue. Credit cards, Padres Pay, Apple Pay, and other digital payment forms are accepted, and reverse ATMs that convert cash into pre-paid cards are located near sections 108, 135, 208, 303 and the Ticket Office Lobby.
Can I smoke at Petco Park?
No, Petco Park is a smoke-free facility. This smoking ban includes vaping and e-cigarettes, and use of chewing or smokeless tobacco is also prohibited.
Can I leave and re-enter Petco Park during a game?
Yes, re-entry is permitted. Guests must get their digital ticket scanned before exiting and scan back in to re-enter, though re-entry is prohibited once the game or event has concluded.
What time do gates open at Petco Park?
All entry gates open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Season Ticket Members may enter 2 hours prior to first pitch at the Park Boulevard Gate and Home Plate Gate, and gate times are subject to change for special events, Opening Day, select promotions, and Postseason play.
What items are banned at Petco Park?
These, along with oversized bags: alcoholic beverages, amplified music, bullhorns, loudspeakers, animals (except ada recognized service animals), bags except single compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12x6x12 inches and infant/medical bags, ball retrievers except baseball mitts, balls of any type except baseballs, balloons, banners or signs larger than 4 feet by 8 feet, bicycles, bubble-making devices, cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches, drones or remote controlled vehicles, drugs or illegal substances, firearms, fireworks or incendiary devices, frisbees, footballs or throwable sports devices, glass containers, hard sided coolers, hover boards, inflatables, knives of any type, lawn chairs or rigid framed seating devices, laser pointers, microphones for non-credentialed media, noise-making devices, obscene or offensive clothing, segways, selfie sticks, skateboards, scooters, razors, smokeless or chewing tobacco and vaporizers, sports equipment of any kind except baseball gloves, tents, large umbrellas that block sightlines, wagons that must be pulled rather than pushed, wallet chains, weapons of any other type.
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