Give Blood, Get Free Padres Tickets At Padres Summer Blood Drive

SAN DIEGO, CA — Give blood and get free San Diego Padres tickets during the Padres Summer Blood Drive.

Presented by Sycuan Casino Resort, the ninth annual event is scheduled May 22 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park.

The Padres have partnered with San Diego Blood Bank to host summer blood drives since 2017. Since the first blood drive, donors have given more than 3,700 pints of blood to support thousands of patients in Southern California hospitals, according to San Diego Blood Bank.

"We're incredibly proud to partner with the San Diego Padres once again for our ninth annual Summer Blood Drive," San Diego Blood Bank CEO Douglas Morton said in a statement. "This event has become a powerful tradition that brings our community together when it's challenging to collect enough blood for hospital patients. With the Padres' continued support, we're not only saving lives — we're also building a stronger, more compassionate San Diego."

Blood donors will get two free tickets to the June 25 Padres game against the Nationals or the July 30 game against the Mets, while supplies last. Donors will also receive a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt.

The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gallagher Square. Donors can park for free in the Lexus Premier Parking Lot at the corner of Park Boulevard and Imperial Avenue. Parking is subject to availability.

"The Padres are proud to join the San Diego Blood Bank in hosting the ninth annual Summer Blood Drive at Petco Park," said Tom Seidler, Padres executive vice president of community and international impact. "With our shared commitment to supporting those in need, we look forward to welcoming San Diegans back for this yearly event that continues to make a significant and positive impact on our community with these lifesaving efforts."

To be eligible to donate blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Donors are asked to arrive hydrated with Photo ID and to allow about one hour to donate blood from registration through recovery.

Appointments will be honored first, but walk-ins are welcome. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at sandiegobloodbank.org/padres-blood-drive or by calling 619-400-8251.