We’re thrilled to announce we have partnered with the San Diego Padres for the 6th year!
Key things to know:
- Every ticket bought through our link will get the limited edition SD Padres Scottish hat (must attend the game to redeem, or have someone take your ticket on your behalf).
- Sunday June 1st, 2025 2:10pm at the Padres!
- Playing the Pirates
- You can pick seats anywhere you want in the stadium
- We recommend seats on the 3rd base side of the stadium for the best chance of shade
- $3 from every ticket sold goes to support local Scottish heritage and arts events.
- Click to read below to learn the symbolism of this year’s hat!
- Every ticket bought through our link will get the limited edition SD Padres Scottish hat (must attend the game to redeem, or have someone take your ticket on your behalf).
Checkout photos from previous Years
Frequently Asked Questions
YES! 100%! Kilts, and any clan/tartan’d wear is HIGHLY encouraged.
Please note: pointed/sharp/bladed objects such as a Sgian-dubh or dirk, will NOT be allowed inside, so please leave those at home.
Sunday June 1st, 2024 2:10pm.
The game will be at Petco Park, downtown San Diego. You can use this map to navigate directions from where you live.
While we don’t have any control of Padres pricing, we have worked hard to select a date/time that offers the best prices for our followers. Tickets start at $40, which includes the limited edition hat.
Unfortunately not. We do not control the pricing of Padre’s tickets. As such, we cannot offer any discounts.
Hats are only eligible to be collected on the day of the game for your ticket, and by the ticket holder.
You’ll take your ticket(s) to the designated table at the grassy social area at the back of the ballpark, called Gallagher Square (formerly Park at the Park), and they’ll be scanned by a Padres’ rep. You’ll then be given your hats(s).
Unlike years past, we have not been given an option to coordinate a hat-only option this year. That may change, but best to plan to buy a ticket and go pick up the hat yourself or have a friend get it for you.
Unfortunately, the hat is only available to those who buy through the links on our website. You could buy a second ticket through our link, at the cheapest seat available on the same day you will be attending, and use that to qualify for the hat, and simply not sit in that seat.
The Padres have an allotted number of Wheelchair/ADA accessible seating in each section.
These are located across the front walk way, removed from the main seating section (so if you’re wanting to sit with your group, that won’t be possible). The ticket holder, and 1 companion may reserve these, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are a number of seats that have fewer rows, which may be good options for you. Within our designated section for Sunday’s game, we have specifically requested lower rows, spanning multiple sections, as to keep it as convenient as possible.
You will receive an order confirmation, and instructions from the Padres on how that works. Your ticket will most likely come in the form of an electronic ticket, unless you select otherwise.
We will not have any pregame activities this year, but encourage you to coordinate with friends or others on our Facebook page.
Hat Inspiration
On each side of the hat is a shield, with the official flags of Scotland.
St. Andrew’s Cross- Scotland’s official flag is the St. Andrew’s Cross, or Saltire, which is a white diagonal cross on a blue background.
On the other side, is the Royal Lion Rampant, which is the royal banner of Scotland.
- The flag symbolizes the crucifixion of St. Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint
- It’s flown from important buildings and is commonly used throughout Scotland
- The flag is the oldest flag in Europe and the Commonwealth
- The flag is the royal banner of Scotland and includes a red lion in the center on a yellow field
- It’s often mistaken as the national flag of Scotland
- The flag legally and historically belongs to a King or Queen of Scotland
The Royal Stewart tartan is the most well-known Scottish tartan and is associated with the British monarchy. It has a long history and is still worn by the British monarch and the pipers of the Scots Guards.
- The tartan may date back to at least 1800, but could be much older
- It may have been worn by supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 1700s
- The tartan’s pattern was first published in 1831 in The Scottish Gaël by James Logan
- King George IV wore the tartan during his 1822 tour of Scotland
- Queen Victoria officially adopted the tartan as the royal family’s tartan
- King George V attempted to make it illegal to wear the tartan without permission from the monarch
- The tartan is the personal tartan of King Charles III
- The tartan is worn by the pipers of the Black Watch and the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
- It’s a common decoration on Scottish shortbread tins
- It was associated with the punk rock movement in the late 1970s