The San Diego Padres are officially back at Petco Park for the 2026 season. Coming off a momentum-building “Seoul Series” start and a high-octane spring, the Friars are looking to reclaim the NL West crown. Whether you’re heading to East Village or watching from home, here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Padres schedule.
[DOWNLOAD] 2026 San Diego Padres Printable Schedule (PDF)
Key 2026 San Diego Padres Schedule Series to Watch
Here are some of the key 2026 San Diego Padres schedule series for you to track this season.
- Opening Week: The Padres host the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies to kick off the home slate after playing Detroit opening weekend.
- The Dodgers Rivalry: The first showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park takes place in late April, a series that historically drives the highest secondary market ticket prices in the NL.
- Interleague Highlights: Look for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox to make rare appearances in San Diego this summer.
Broadcast Update: How to Watch the Padres in 2026
The biggest question for Padres fans this year is: Where is the game? With the permanent shift away from traditional RSNs, Padres.TV remains the primary home for all local broadcasts.
- Local TV: Padres.TV (Available on Cox Ch. 4, Spectrum Ch. 305, AT&T U-verse Ch. 781, and DIRECTV Ch. 694-3).
- Streaming: Padres.TV App (Direct-to-consumer streaming for in-market fans with no blackout restrictions).
- National TV: Select matchups will be featured on FOX, FS1, Apple TV+, and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
- Radio: 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) in English; XEMO 860 AM (La Poderosa) for Spanish-language broadcasts.
MLB Resources & Internal Links
Stay ahead of the 2026 season with our comprehensive MLB guides and printables:
- Full 2026 MLB Schedule & Key Dates
- 2026 MLB Playoff Schedule & World Series Bracket
- Printable MLB Team Schedules (All 30 Teams)
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Padres Schedule
Does YouTube TV carry Padres games? No. YouTube TV does not currently carry the Padres.TV channel. To watch games locally, you must use a provider like Cox, Fubo, or DirecTV, or subscribe to the standalone Padres.TV streaming service.
How do I watch the Padres if I live in North County? Fans in Oceanside, Escondido, and Carlsbad can access games via Spectrum (Channel 305) or Cox (Channel 4), or via the Padres.TV app.
What radio station is the Padres game on? English broadcasts remain on 97.3 The Fan (KWFN). Spanish broadcasts are available on XEMO 860 AM (La Poderosa).
