Padres celebrate playoff spot after series win at Dodger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The San Diego Padres secured a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 24, 2026. Following the game, the Padres celebrated on the field at Dodger Stadium, where players engaged in festivities including chugging beer and smoking cigars. This win solidified the Padres’ postseason position, while the Dodgers had already clinched the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs. The Padres are set to face the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Round next week.
- •Padres win 4-2 to clinch playoff berth against Dodgers
- •Celebration included beer bongs and cigars at Dodger Stadium
- •Padres to face Chicago Cubs in Wild Card Round
- •Dodgers secured No. 2 seed and bye for the Wild Card Round
- •Potential for Padres and Dodgers to meet in NLCS if both advance
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Twist the Knife After Series Win With Celebration at Dodger Stadium
"The San Diego Padres took the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, then made Dodger Stadium host their celebration for locking up a playoff spot.
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