For the third time, Main League Baseball will stage a sequence in Mexico Metropolis. On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will sq. off in Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol, the league introduced Wednesay
“We’re extraordinarily excited to showcase our model internationally as soon as once more and thank Main League Baseball for choosing us,” Diamondbacks president Derrick Corridor stated in a press release. “We have now performed extra video games in Mexico than some other crew within the league and have invested closely in rising our fanbase throughout the border over time. Mexico has lengthy been a valued location and focus for us in trying to find expertise, constructing relationships, and rising the variety of loyal D-backs followers.”
The earlier two sequence on this ballpark had been in 2023 (Giants vs. Padres) and 2024 (Astros vs. Rockies). One thing to observe is how nicely the ball flies. Mexico Metropolis is 7,349 toes above sea degree, which is greater than 2,000 toes greater than Denver’s somewhat-notorious — when it comes to offense — Coors Area. Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol is barely 325 toes down every line and 400 toes to heart discipline, so it is ripe for residence runs. Certain sufficient, the primary MLB recreation performed there ended up a 16-11 ultimate rating, in favor of the Padres.
The 4 ultimate scores, thus far, on this ballpark:
MLB has additionally performed video games in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1996, 2018 and 2019.
“We’re honored to convey Padres baseball again to Mexico Metropolis for an additional unforgettable sequence in 2026,” Padres CEO Erik Greupner stated in a press release. “Our debut there in 2023 was historic, and this return displays our continued dedication to rejoice our bi-national fan base and assist develop the sport of baseball internationally. We’re excited to play as soon as once more at lovely Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in entrance of passionate Mexican baseball followers and our devoted followers who will be a part of us on the journey to this world-class metropolis and ballpark.”
