Special Events
Special Event Parking Regulations
General Rules
Parking meters within walking distance (approximately 0.5 mile) of Petco Park will be subject to Special Event rates during major stadium events beginning Sept. 2, 2025. During special event hours, meters are priced at $10/hour. These regulations help make more parking spots available and reduce congestion by discouraging drivers from circling for free or cheap parking near the stadium.
Current Schedule
The Special Event parking rates will begin about two hours before scheduled Padres games and Petco Park events with over 10,000 attendees. Those rates will remain in effect for the duration of the event.
Schedule of Special Events
*All event dates and times are subject to change. Always check the meter for current rates.
| Event Date | Event Name | Special Event Rate Hours |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Padres Game | 4:30 - 10:30 p.m. |
| September 26, 2026 | Padres Game | 3:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
| September 29, 2026 | Padres Game | If Wild Card spot is obtained - start time TBD |
| September 30, 2026 | Padres Game | If Wild Card spot is obtained - start time TBD |
| October 1, 2026 | Padres Game | If Wild Card spot is obtained - start time TBD |
| November 7, 2026 | Dia De Los Deftones | 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
| December 20, 2026 | Temper Festival | 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| December 31, 2026 | Proper Festival | 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| January 15, 2027 | San Diego Rodeo | 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
| January 16, 2027 | San Diego Rodeo | 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2027 | Luke Combs | 3:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Special Event Parking Map
Travel Alternatives to Petco Park
Avoid the meter fee by taking another way to Petco Park.
Events
Events subject to Special Event pricing include all major events at Petco Park where over 10,000 people are expected to attend. These events – including Padres home games and large concerts – generate significant traffic around the stadium.
Time Limits
Drivers can park at the meter two hours prior to the event start time and for the duration of the event, as long as the meter is paid.
How to Avoid a Parking Ticket
Meters in the Special Event area may charge for parking later in the evening than most other parts of the city. If you do not pay the meter, or if you stay for longer than you paid, you may get a ticket, just like any other meter. Street signs (shown below) indicate meters on the block are subject to Special Event rates and parking enforcement at night.
If you have a Disabled Person parking placard, you are allowed to park for free at metered spaces, including during Special Events.
Special Event Street Sign
