Mexico City to Host Diamondbacks, Padres in 2026 Regular-Season Series
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Major League Baseball has announced that the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will face off in a two-game regular-season series in Mexico City in 2026. The National League West rivals will play at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on April 25 and 26. This marks the return of the Mexico City Series, with the Padres previously playing the San Francisco Giants in the city in 2023. The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies also played in Mexico City in 2024. The Padres' CEO, Erik Greupner, expressed excitement about the upcoming series, stating that it reflects the team's commitment to celebrating its bi-national fan base and growing the game of baseball internationally. The Diamondbacks, who last played internationally in 2019, will consider the games in Mexico City as home games. Their president, CEO, and general partner, Derrick Hall, thanked Major League Baseball for selecting the team to participate in the series, highlighting the Diamondbacks' extensive experience in playing games in Mexico. The series is a significant event for both teams, with the Diamondbacks having played more games in Mexico than any other team in the league. The games will bring together passionate Mexican baseball fans and fans from both teams in the beautiful Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.
