Tom DeLonge Fights Back Tears as Padres Fans Sing blink-182's 'All the Small Things'
Tom DeLonge shared an emotional hometown moment as more than 43,000 San Diego Padres fans sang blink-182's signature hit during a crucial postseason victory.
blink-182 guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge became visibly emotional as San Diego Padres fans filled Petco Park with "All the Small Things" during the team's playoff game against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 6.
With San Diego leading as the game entered the bottom of the eighth inning, more than 43,000 fans joined the stadium-wide singalong. Cameras captured DeLonge taking in the moment before he began waving a rally towel and singing along with the crowd.
The scene carried special meaning for DeLonge, who grew up in nearby Poway and has remained a longtime Padres supporter. blink-182's connection to the San Diego area made the performance of the band’s hometown anthem especially fitting.
Released on blink-182's 1999 album Enema of the State, "All the Small Things" has become part of the Padres' game-day tradition in recent years. The team ultimately defeated Milwaukee 4–3, forcing another game in the National League Division Series.
🎸 @blink182's @tomdelonge in attendance tonight as Petco Park sings "All The Small Things" during Game 3 🎶 pic.twitter.com/d5sOPKJVws
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 7, 2026
