The Arizona Diamondbacks took the field at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series against the San Diego Padres. The two-game set, which concluded on Sunday, April 26, marked the Diamondbacks’ second appearance in the annual series hosted at the venue in CDMX.
According to MLB.com, the Mexico City Series is considered part of the Diamondbacks’ 81-game home schedule for the 2026 season, with the games classified as home contests for Arizona and road games for San Diego. The series is held at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, which has hosted the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series since its inception in 2023, following a canceled 2020 edition due to the pandemic.
In Game 1 of the 2026 series, the Padres secured a victory over the Diamondbacks, as reported by Sports Illustrated. Mason Miller, San Diego’s closer, preserved a 6-4 lead in the ninth inning by retiring three Arizona batters to earn the save. Miller extended his scoreless streak to 34 2/3 innings, breaking the previous Padres franchise record set by Cla Meredith in 2006.
Germán Márquez started for the Padres and earned the win after six innings of work, during which he allowed four runs on six hits. Despite early struggles that included a two-run double by Jose Fernandez and a two-run home run by Alek Thomas that gave Arizona a 4-0 lead, Márquez settled in afterward and was credited with the win due to San Diego’s offensive response.
Ty France led the Padres’ offense with two solo home runs, while a four-run seventh inning put San Diego ahead. That rally was fueled by a two-RBI single from Gavin Sheets and sacrifice flies by Freddy Fermin and Ramon Laureano. Arizona’s Zac Gallen exited the game before the fourth inning after being struck by a line drive off his pitching shoulder in the third inning; he was replaced by Brandon Pfaadt.
The MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series is broadcast in the United States on MLB Network and via MLB.TV, with Mexican television coverage provided by ESPN Mexico and Fox (Mexico). Streaming options include MLB.TV, Star+, Disney+, and Fox One, as noted in the series’ historical coverage.
Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, located in Mexico City, sits at a high altitude and features hitter-friendly dimensions that have influenced gameplay in past series. During the inaugural 2023 edition, the first game between the Padres and Giants produced 11 home runs from 10 different players, tying an MLB record. Giants pitcher Logan Webb later noted that many of his teammates experienced digestive issues after the trip, citing the challenges of playing at elevation.
The series has develop into a regular fixture on the MLB calendar since its launch in 2023, with the Padres serving as the designated home team in the initial matchup against the Giants. The Diamondbacks and Padres were originally scheduled to open the series in April 2020, but those games were canceled on March 19, 2020, due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the Diamondbacks, participation in the Mexico City Series represents both a logistical undertaking and an opportunity to engage with fans across Mexico and among the large Mexican-American population in the United States. The club offers travel packages for the event that include luxury accommodations, breakfast, premium tickets near the dugouts, a welcome party, round-trip transportation, and exclusive merchandise.
As of the conclusion of the two-game set on April 26, 2026, the Diamondbacks will return to Chase Field in Phoenix to continue their National League West campaign. The next scheduled checkpoint for Arizona is a series opener against their next opponent, with the team resuming its regular home schedule following the international trip.
Fans interested in updates on the Diamondbacks’ schedule, ticket availability, and future international appearances can visit the team’s official website or follow their social media channels for real-time announcements.
