Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Reacts to 43,000 Padres Fans Singing ‘All The Small Things’

On October 6, 2026, Petco Park transformed from a high-stakes postseason venue into a massive tribute to San Diego’s hometown musical icons. During the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series, more than 43,000 San Diego Padres fans participated in a massive singalong of Blink-182’s 1999 hit “All The Small Things,” leaving frontman Tom DeLonge visibly moved.

DeLonge, a San Diego native, was attending the game as a spectator rather than a performer. As the stadium audio system triggered the anthem—a tradition at Petco Park whenever the Padres hold a lead entering the eighth inning—the FS1 broadcast captured DeLonge appearing to tear up. The musician eventually leaned into the camera to sing the familiar “Work sucks, I know” lyric as the crowd roared around him.

The tradition of playing 'All The Small Things' has become a staple of San Diego postseason baseball.

The moment served as a temporary peak for a franchise fighting to stay in the postseason. The Padres secured a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that night, avoiding a sweep and forcing a Game 4. A go-ahead home run by Jake Cronenworth in the fifth inning provided the eventual margin of victory, setting the stage for the celebratory eighth-inning atmosphere.

The Musician’s World Series

The emotional weight of the scene was noted by the broadcast booth, where announcers Adam Amin and Adam Wainwright described the environment as a “musician’s World Series.” For DeLonge, seeing his work embraced by his home city during such a critical sports moment offered a rare crossover of local pride and professional legacy.

While the singalong provided a highlight for the San Diego faithful, the momentum did not carry through the remainder of the series. The following night, October 7, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers eliminated the Padres from the postseason with a 3-1 victory in Game 4. Despite the early exit, the image of DeLonge’s reaction remains a defining moment of the 2026 postseason for the San Diego community, cementing the song’s status as the unofficial anthem of October at Petco Park.

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