Padres To Host Public Celebration Of Life For Late Owner Peter Seidler

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Padres unveiled details Thursday about the planned celebration of life for late chairman and owner Peter Seidler.

The public event will be held at 1 p.m. March 23 at Petco Park, with Padres broadcaster Don Orsillo serving as Master of Ceremonies.

Current and former Padres players, team and league executives, local dignitaries, and family members are scheduled to attend the event.

Admission will be free for fans, though digital tickets will need to be claimed. Tickets will be available starting Feb. 29. Gates will open at noon. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking will also be free in neighboring Padres-controlled lots, including the Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot and Padres Parkade.

The Padres also released more information about the jersey patch honoring Seidler that players will wear throughout the 2024 season.

The jersey patch will feature Seidler's initials, "PS," inside a heart. Seidler's children came up with the concept, according to the team. The patches will be displayed over the hearts of this year's Padres jerseys.

The first 10,000 fans in attendance at the celebration of life will receive a free jersey patch. The patch will also be available for sale at the Padres Team Store at Petco Park, with proceeds benefiting the Padres Foundation as well as the newly formed Peter Seidler Legacy Projects.