Major League Baseball announced that the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will play a two-game series in Mexico City on April 25 and 26, 2026. The games at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol mark the third installment of the Mexico City Series, following events in 2023 and 2024. This matchup continues MLB's efforts to expand internationally.
Major League Baseball is bringing its Mexico City Series back for a third time in 2026, with the Arizona Diamondbacks hosting the San Diego Padres for two regular-season games at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol. The series is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, as part of MLB's World Tour initiative.
The Diamondbacks, who will treat these as home games, expressed enthusiasm about returning to Mexico. "We are extremely excited to showcase our brand internationally once again and thank Major League Baseball for selecting us," said Diamondbacks President, CEO & General Partner Derrick Hall. He highlighted the team's extensive history in Mexico, noting they have played more games there than any other MLB club and have invested in growing their fanbase across the border.
For the Padres, this series represents a return to the venue where they debuted in 2023 against the San Francisco Giants. "We are honored to bring Padres baseball back to Mexico City for another unforgettable series in 2026," said Padres CEO Erik Greupner. He emphasized the historic nature of their previous visit and the team's commitment to their bi-national fanbase and international growth of the sport.
The ballpark, located 7,349 feet above sea level, is known for its hitter-friendly conditions due to the altitude, similar to but higher than Coors Field. Its dimensions are compact, with 325 feet down the lines and 400 feet to center field, leading to high-scoring games in past MLB visits. The inaugural game in 2023 ended 16-11 in favor of the Padres, and previous series scores have been offense-heavy.
This will be the Diamondbacks' first international regular-season games since 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. The Padres' last Mexico City appearance was in 2023. Tickets go on sale to the public on January 19, 2026, via Ticketmaster.
