SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres today announced the first opportunity for fans to guarantee the ability to purchase tickets for Major League Baseball’s 2016 All-Star Game at Petco Park.

2015 Padres Platinum (full-season) and Gold (half-season) Members who renew for 2016 will be guaranteed the chance to purchase tickets to the 2016 All-Star Game and other exciting events during MLB’s Midsummer Classic.

Fans who are not currently Padres Members, but want to guarantee their chance to purchase 2016 All-Star Game ticket strips, still have the opportunity to become a 2015 Platinum or Gold Member. To learn more, please visit www.padres.com/membership or call 619.795.5000.

Additional information, including a list of frequently asked questions, can be found at www.padres.com/allstar.