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Major League Baseball will be staging a series for the third time in Mexico City. On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will square off in Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol, the league announced Wednesay”We are extremely excited to showcase our brand internationally once again and thank Major League Baseball for selecting us,” Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said in a statement. “We’ve played more games in Mexico over the past few years than any other team and invested heavily into growing our fanbase. Mexico has always been a valuable location to us for searching talent, building relationships and increasing the number loyal D-backs supporters.The two previous series held in this ballpark occurred in 2023 and 2024, respectively (Astros-Rockies) (Giants vs. Padres). It’s important to pay attention to how the ball flies. Mexico City It is located 7,349 feet high above sea level. This is 2,000 feet higher that Denver’s Coors Field, which has a reputation for being a good offense. Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol is only 325 feet down each line and 400 feet to center field, so it’s ripe for home runs. The Padres won the first MLB match played at the stadium 16-11. The four final scores, so far, in this ballpark: MLB has also played games in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1996, 2018 and 2019.
We are thrilled to bring Padres baseball to Mexico City “We look forward to an unforgettable series in the year 2026,” said Padres’ CEO Erik Greupner in a public statement. Our debut in 2023 was historical, and our return is a reflection of our commitment to celebrating our binational fan base while helping grow baseball internationally. We are excited to play once again at beautiful Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in front of passionate Mexican baseball fans and our faithful fans who will join us on the journey to this world-class city and ballpark.”
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2025-12-10 19:53:00
