The Dodgers–Padres rivalry is a spirited National League West clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, often called the "I-5 rivalry" because the teams sit about 120 miles apart along Interstate 5. While the Dodgers have historically dominated—owning 5 World Series titles since the Padres joined the league in 1969, compared to San Diego's zero—the animosity has intensified in the 2020s, fueled by the Padres' aggressive roster moves and their fans' iconic "Beat LA" chant. The postseason matchups have been dramatic: the Dodgers swept the Padres in the 2020 NLDS, San Diego returned the favor by knocking LA out of the 2022 NLDS, and the Dodgers came back from a 2–1 deficit to win the 2024 NLDS, eventually winning the World Series after each of those playoff eliminations. The rivalry's first meeting on April 15, 1969, was a brutal 14–0 Dodgers rout featuring a grand slam by Andy Kosco, with the Padres finishing their inaugural season with a dismal 52–110 record. As of 2025, the Dodgers lead the all-time regular-season series 532–431–1 and the postseason series 7–5, holding a massive edge with 10 NL pennants and 23 division titles to the Padres' 2 and 5, respectively.