By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–The San Diego Padres and the Padres Foundation have announced that Grammy-winning rapper T.I. will headline the Fourth Annual Dinner on the Diamond, presented by Sycuan Casino Resort, on July 3 at Petco Park.
The exclusive fundraising event will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a gourmet dining experience crafted by MICHELIN-starred Chef Drew Deckman. Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening with live entertainment by T.I., a cocktail hour, and both live and silent auctions offering rare memorabilia and unique experiences. The night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show.
Guests will dine on the field with tables set up in left field offering a rare and intimate view of the ballpark. Each table seats eight guests, with donation tiers set at $15,000 for standard tables hosted by Padres alumni and $25,000 for VIP tables hosted by current players. Proceeds will support the Padres Foundation and the Peter Seidler Legacy Projects, expanding initiatives for underserved communities across San Diego and Northern Baja.
Last year’s event raised over $1 million, setting a new fundraising record. Additional contributions came from Padres stars Manny Machado, Joe Musgrove, and Yu Darvish, who supported causes including the San Diego Rescue Mission, Armed Services YMCA, and Ronald McDonald House.
Chef Drew Deckman—known for his restaurants 31ThirtyOne by Deckman’s, Deckman’s en el Mogor, Conchas de Piedra, and Ensō Omakase in Valle de Guadalupe—will once again bring his acclaimed culinary vision to the event. Deckman recently partnered with the Padres to launch Deckman’s at The Draft by Ballast Point at Petco Park, serving seafood-forward dishes to fans.
A limited number of tables and sponsorships are still available for this highly anticipated event. Reservations can be made here. For table or sponsorship inquiries, contact dinner@padres.com.
