The Dodgers–Padres rivalry travel guide — how to see a game at both Dodger Stadium and Petco Park, and plan the Southern California trip between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The Dodgers and Padres rivalry has surged as San Diego has invested to challenge Los Angeles in the NL West, and postseason meetings have raised the stakes. Either series draws a big, energized crowd.
Dodger Stadium (1962) sits above downtown Los Angeles, while Petco Park (2004) anchors San Diego's walkable Gaslamp Quarter. The two are about 120 miles apart, roughly a two-hour drive down I-5.
Pair both parks into a Southern California trip — you can add the Angels in Anaheim in between — and track your visits with Chasing Stadiums. Check both teams' schedules for home dates before booking.
Los Angeles and San Diego are about 120 miles apart — roughly a two-hour drive down Interstate 5.
It's become one of baseball's most intense modern NL West rivalries as San Diego has invested to challenge Los Angeles, including in the postseason.
Yes. The Dodgers and Padres play multiple series each season, and the two parks are only about 120 miles apart for an easy Southern California trip.