In 1969, the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers — who were the Seattle Pilots for one season — were founded as MLB expansion teams.
Now, 58 short years later, the perennial National League contenders are meeting in the postseason for the first time.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the best-of-five NLDS will get underway at Milwaukee’s American Family Field with the Brewers’ ace and Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA) on the hill.
Following a two-game stint in the Cream City, the series will move to SoCal for a pair of contests at San Diego’s PETCO Park. They’re slated to take place:
Game 3
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Game 4
Wednesday, Oct. 7
If you’d like to be there, tickets are available for both high-stakes hypothetical San Diego showdowns.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for either game was $121 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Prices start at $99 including fees for the three potential meetings in Milwaukee.
Before this series, the Padres got revenge against the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round, sweeping MVP hopeful Pete Crow-Armstrong’s club at home after losing to them in three games to open the playoffs last year.
“They’re playing great baseball right now,” San Diego manager Craig Stammen said about his club.
Next up, they have a tall task taking on MLB’s winningest team in 2026.
Oddsmakers project the Brewers are -180 favorites going into the NLDS.
Yet, it should be factored in that San Diego took four of their six meetings over the course of the regular season including a clutch 4-3, eleven-inning victory on Aug. 12.
Is this the year that one of these two clubs finally gets over the hump and returns to the World Series?
While we can’t say for certain we do know that their first-ever postseason meeting with some of the game’s hardest flamethrowers in Misiorowski and Mason Miller should be downright electric.
Don’t miss this one. We just might have an instant classic on our hands.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Padres vs. Brewers 2026 NLDS below.
What do tickets cost to see the Padres at home in the 2026 NLDS?
All hypothetical Padres home game dates at PETCO Park and links to the cheapest tickets available are listed here:
| Padres home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game 3 Tuesday, Oct. 6 |
$121 (including fees) |
| Game 4 Wednesday, Oct. 7 |
$132 (including fees) |
How much are tickets for Brewers 2026 NLDS games in Milwaukee?
A complete calendar of all potential Brewers home games at American Family Field and the lowest-priced tickets can be found below.
| Brewers home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game 1 Saturday, Oct. 3 7:30 p.m. |
$111 (including fees) |
| Game 2 Sunday, Oct. 4 3 p.m. |
$99 (including fees) |
| Game 5 Saturday, Oct. 10 |
$162 (including fees) |
Are Padres tickets available for later rounds?
Starry-eyed fans looking to get ahead of themselves can procure potential NLCS and World Series tickets before the NLDS even begins.
To grab seats for the game of your choosing, all hypothetical Padres playoff tickets can be found here.
How to watch the Padres in the 2026 playoffs
Fans that prefer to watch on the tube, you can catch Padres playoff contests on FOX, which can be found on DIRECTV.
Huge 2026-27 San Diego shows
The Yankees aren’t the only huge attraction in America’s Finest City these next few months.
Here are just five of the biggest acts headed to San Diego in the near future.
• Metallica
• Don Omar
• Gorillaz
• Los Tigres del Norte
• Teddy Swims
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest artists coming to the Pechanga Arena these next few months to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
