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MLB's Mexico City Series Returns with Padres, D-backs
24 Apr
Summary
- The 2026 MLB World Tour features the Padres and D-backs in Mexico City.
- Games will be played at high elevation, promising high-scoring action.
- MLB has a 30-year history of regular-season games in Mexico.
Major League Baseball's presence in Mexico is set to continue with the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series 2026. The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks will face off in a two-game series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol.
The high elevation of Mexico City, approximately 7,350 feet above sea level, has historically contributed to high-scoring games, and similar action is anticipated this weekend. This series adds to MLB's extensive history in Mexico, which dates back 30 years.
First pitch for Saturday's game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, with Sunday's game beginning at 4 p.m. ET. Both games will be available to watch via streaming services. This event marks Arizona's inaugural regular-season games in Mexico, while San Diego has prior experience playing in the country.
