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Padres Sale Expected Over $3.5 Billion Amid Bidding War

3/26/2026

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The San Diego Padres are poised for a record sale exceeding $3.5 billion, with Tom Gores (Detroit Pistons owner) among four bidders.
Final bids are due in early April, with an agreement possible by month’s end.
Bidders compete against owners of major sports franchises.
The Seidler family faces ownership-control legal challenges as they seek to sell.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres are poised for a record sale exceeding $3.5 billion, with Tom Gores (Detroit Pistons owner) among four bidders.
Final bids are due in early April, with an agreement possible by month’s end.
Bidders compete against owners of major sports franchises.
The Seidler family faces ownership-control legal challenges as they seek to sell.