Petco Park Behind-the-Scenes Tour: San Diego dugout, clubhouse, press box

See the spaces where players work, not where fans sit

A behind-the-scenes tour of Petco Park in downtown San Diego takes you through the major league dugout, visitors' clubhouse, press box and Padres Hall of Fame with a live English-speaking guide. The route covers roughly 80 minutes and includes access to areas closed to regular ticket holders, from the field warning track to the historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building.

Step-by-step itinerary

Behind-the-scenes Petco Park tour

• Visit Field Warning Track
• Explore Major League Dugout
• See Visitors' Clubhouse
• Tour Press Box
• Enter Private Luxury Suite
• Visit Historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building
• Explore Park at the Park
• See Breitbard Hall of Fame
• Visit Padres Hall of Fame

The Experience

The tour starts on the field warning track and moves through the spaces that make the ballpark function for players and staff. You'll sit in the major league dugout, peek inside the visitors' clubhouse, climb to the press box to see where sportswriters work, and step into a private luxury suite. The stops shift based on what's happening at the park that day—games and events can close certain areas—so the route is never quite the same twice.

The Breitbard Hall of Fame and Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony anchor the second half of the tour, with displays on San Diego athletes and the history of baseball in the region. The historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building, which sits inside the ballpark itself, is another stop that shows how the park was built around existing downtown structures. A live guide leads the whole route and explains what you're seeing as you move through each space.

The tour runs daily and takes about 80 minutes start to finish. You'll get 10% off merchandise in the Padres Team Store on the day you visit. Wheelchair access is available throughout the park, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Guided tour led by a live English-speaking guide.
• access to the major league dugout, visitors' clubhouse, press box, private luxury suite, field warning track, historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building, Breitbard Hall of Fame and Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony.
• 10% discount in the Padres Team Store on day of tour.
• WiFi.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Petco Park

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the whole route, so anyone comfortable following a live tour in English will follow the commentary without strain. The tour moves at a walking pace through accessible areas, and it suits all fitness levels.

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Top questions

What exactly is the major league dugout like when you're standing in it?

The major league dugout is the recessed bench area where players sit during games; on the tour you get to sit in it and see the sightlines to the field and the layout where the team manages the game from the sideline.

Can you go on the field itself during the tour?

You walk the field warning track, which is the dirt strip between the outfield grass and the wall, so you're on the field surface but not on the playing area itself.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 80 minutes from start to finish.

What happens if there's a game scheduled the day I want to go?

Tour stops can change depending on games and events at the park; some areas may be closed, so the guide will adjust the route to show you what's accessible that day.

Is there anything to buy at the end of the tour?

The Padres Team Store is on-site, and you'll receive 10% off your purchase on the day of the tour.