Historically, the matchup is remarkably even, with the Mets holding a narrow all-time regular-season lead of over the Padres as of the start of 2026.
The two teams enter the 2026 campaign with contrasting momentum based on early-season standings. As of late April 2026, the hold a strong record (approximately .696 winning percentage), while the Mets have struggled early on (approximately .304 winning percentage). Fri, Jun 5 Petco Park MLB.TV Sat, Jun 6 Petco Park MLB.TV Sun, Jun 7 Petco Park MLB.TV Mon, Aug 17 Citi Field Tue, Aug 18 Citi Field Wed, Aug 19 Citi Field Head-to-Head History MLB San Diego Padres Vs New York Mets
: The Padres won the season series 4-2 , including a dominant 7-1 victory in July. Historically, the matchup is remarkably even, with the
: The Mets traditionally perform well against the Padres at Citi Field , while the Padres have historically struggled as the away team in this matchup. Fri, Jun 5 Petco Park MLB
: Their most notable recent clash was the 2022 NL Wild Card Series , which the Padres won 2-1 to advance. Key Players to Watch (2026)