Homestand Highlights vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (July 24-26) & Toronto Blue Jays (July 27-29)
The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for their first homestand after the MLB All-Star Break to host the Arizona Diamondbacks (July 24-26) followed by the Toronto Blue Jays (July 27-29). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The six-game homestand features the second Postgame Summer Concert Series presented by Harris Teeter and Coca-Cola featuring Jason Derulo; six special ticket events – HBCU Night, University of Virginia Night, Virginia Tech Day, Intern Night, Canada-US Friendship Day and Camp Day; and two giveaways – a Harry Potter Day tank top and a kids plush keychain presented by Harris Teeter.
FRIDAY, JULY 24 vs. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (6:45 P.M.)
HBCU Night
- Join the Nationals in celebrating the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on HBCU Night. Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive an HBCU-themed T-shirt.
- Washington National Cathedral Associate Director of Music and Director of Contemporary Worship and Howard University alumna Michele Fowlin will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing and the national anthem; Florida A&M University alumna Sharelle Dailey will throw the game’s ceremonial first pitch; Northwestern HS NJROTC Color Guard will present our nation’s colors; South Carolina State University alumnus Bill Bowles will deliver the lineup at home plate; and Matt White, assistant vice president of alumni affairs at Hampton University, will make the call to “Play Ball!”
Postgame Summer Concert Series presented by Harris Teeter and Coca-Cola: Jason Derulo
- Jason Derulo will have the Trumpets blaring at Nationals Park for the second show of the returning Postgame Summer Concert Series.
- Even if you’re Ridin’ Solo, postgame concerts are free to attend with the purchase of a game ticket. Derulo will take the stage approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
- Whatcha Say about moving closer to the action by purchasing on-field passes? For more information and to purchase an on-field pass, visit Nationals.com/SummerConcerts.
WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media Over-the Air Simulcast
- Through partnerships with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media, Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks will be the sixth of 10 regular-season games that will be simulcast live, providing fans in Washington, D.C. and additional outer markets with a free, over-the-air viewing option.
- WTTG FOX 5’s Chad Ricardo will host a pregame show leading into the Nationals.TV game broadcast called by play-by-play announcer Dan Kolko, analyst Kevin Frandsen, and host and reporter Alexa Datt.
SATURDAY, JULY 25 vs. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (4:05 P.M.)
- Harry Potter Day
- 20,000 fans will receive a Harry Potter Day tank top.
- All aboard The Hogwarts Express as Nationals Park transforms into Hogwarts for Harry Potter Day.
- A limited-edition menu fit for the Sorting Ceremony will be available at The Change-Up Food Hall and Taste of the Majors at Sections 114 and 308:
- Gryffindor – The Godric Dog: All-beef hot dog, spicy chili, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, pickled jalapeños
- Ravenclaw – The Ravenclaw Scholar: All-beef hot dog, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, Dijon mustard
- Hufflepuff – The Badger’s Garden Dog: All-beef hot dog, honey mustard, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese
- Slytherin – The Serpent’s Bite: All-beef hot dog, pepper jack cheese, bacon jam, jalapeños, relish, sriracha
Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Slytherins can test their wizard skills at the potion-making station near the Team Store Windows.
Fans are welcome to dress up as their favorite wizard for the Harry Potter-themed photo booth, including one of The Hogwarts Express.
Face painting, balloon twisters, caricaturists and more will be available in the Family Picnic Area.
DJ Harry Hotter will provide live music before the game.
University of Virginia Night
- Cavaliers students, staff, faculty, alumni and family are welcome to Nationals Park for University of Virginia Night. Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a co-branded Nationals and UVA T-shirt.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 vs. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (1:35 P.M.)
- Kids Plush Keychain presented by Harris Teeter Giveaway
- Kids aged 12 and younger will receive a kids plush keychain presented by Harris Teeter.
- Virginia Tech Day
- Hokies students, staff, faculty, alumni and family are welcome to Nationals Park for Virginia Tech Day. Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a co-branded Nationals and Virginia Tech T-shirt.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Story Time at Nationals Park
- Read “Get a Hit, Mo!” with a Nationals player during Story Time at Nationals Park.
- Individuals attending Story Time can enter the ballpark early at 12:00 p.m. through the Left Field Gate. The event is free to attend for anyone with a ticket to that day’s game.
- Signature Sunday
- Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the home dugout and will participate in a Q&A session prior to the game.
- Vouchers are distributed on a first come, first served basis at Section 103, beginning when gates open, weather permitting.
- Kids Run the Bases presented by GEICO
- Kids aged 4-12 are invited to run the bases after the game, weather permitting.
- Kids Run the Bases begins approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of Sunday’s game. Families can line up at the GEICO Presidents Photo Station behind Section 131.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
- Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the home dugout and will participate in a Q&A session prior to the game.
- Read “Get a Hit, Mo!” with a Nationals player during Story Time at Nationals Park.
MONDAY, JULY 27 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (6:45 P.M.)
- Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX: U.S. Marine Corps Day
- The Nationals will host their fourth Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX with S. Marine Corps Day.
- 150 U.S. Marines will line the field during a special pregame ceremony.
- Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 will perform a flyover before the game.
- The Nationals will provide two complimentary tickets to the game to all former or current active duty, dependent, veteran, retiree, reservist, National Guard and Department of Defense members, while supplies last. To claim tickets, attendees must provide their valid Military ID or proof of service at the First Base Box Office beginning at 5:40 p.m.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Military.
TUESDAY, JULY 28 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (6:45 P.M.)
- Intern Night
- Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to Nationals Park for Intern Night. With the purchase of a special ticket, interns can participate in an informal pregame networking session and social event to meet other interns working in the nation’s capital. The special ticketed event includes a $10 concession credit.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Canada-U.S. Friendship Day
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a Nationals Canada-U.S. Friendship hat.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- $5 Tuesdays
- Every Tuesday home game, Nationals Park offers $5 concession items at select concession stands. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
- Food and beverage options include: 12-ounce Bud Light beer, 22-ounce fountain sodas, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels and peanuts.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (1:05 P.M.)
- Camp Day
- Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia youth camps are welcome to Nationals Park for the annual Camp Day.
- Participants have the option to receive a complimentary meal with their ticket.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
KIDS EAT FREE
- Children 12 and younger can each receive one free meal when attending a Nationals home game throughout the summer.
- A free kid’s meal includes one hot dog, a bag of chips, and a bottle of water. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available.
- To redeem a free kid’s meal, adults must scan their tickets with their child present at one of the designated concession locations before the seventh inning.
- Designated locations include:
- Kids Eat Free kiosks by Sections 111 and 143
- The Nats Snack Stand at Section 229 (Vegetarian option available)
- The Kids Eat Free Stand at Section 320 (Vegetarian option available)
- Arepa Zone at Section 148 (Gluten-free option available)
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/KidsEatFree.
THE GREAT PRESIDENTS CHASE
- At every Saturday and Sunday home game, kids aged 12 and younger can participate in The Great Presidents Chase presented by Jr. Nats.
- Kids can search for all four Racing President signs around the main concourses and record the letter displayed (N, A, T and S), match them to the corresponding President and note the letter’s location.
- A scorecard can be picked up at the Hospitality Hub, located near Center Field Plaza across from the Main Team Store. Completed scorecards can be turned in for a special prize.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
NATIONALS UNIFORMS
- The Nationals will rock several jerseys during the homestand:
- Friday: Navy jerseys
- Saturday: City Connect jerseys
- Sunday: Red jerseys
- Monday-Wednesday: White jerseys
- To view the uniform schedule, visit Nationals.com/Uniform.
NATIONALS.TV
- Local Nationals games will be produced and distributed by MLB through Nationals.TV, which is accessible through cable and satellite television, and a streaming platform.
- Fans in the home television market can watch through their cable providers on the following channels in the Washington, D.C. area:
- Comcast/Xfinity: 1261
- Charter/Spectrum: 330* or 425^
- DIRECTV: 641
- Fubo
- Verizon Fios: 579
- Cox: 159
- Fans in the home television market can watch through their cable providers on the following channels in the Washington, D.C. area:
^ - Channel location for Spectrum app on devices
\ - Channel location for traditional set-top-box users*
- Fans can also purchase Nationals.TV for the discounted seasonal price of $99.99 or for $19.99 a month.
- For more information regarding Nationals. TV, visit Nationals.com/Watch.
BIRTHDAY BEER
- Guests aged 21 and older who are celebrating their birthday at the ballpark can redeem a drink token for one complimentary 25-ounce Bud, Bud Light or Michelob Ultra.
- The token is available for pick up at the Main Guest Services in Center Field Plaza and can be saved for another game.
- Tokens are only redeemable at the Budweiser Terrace bar.
NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES 5050 RAFFLE
- The popular 5050 Raffle returns for all home games this season, offering fans the chance to win big cash prizes while supporting the community impact work of Nationals Philanthropies. The raffle winner will be drawn after the game.
- Cash, credit, and debit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the ballpark from raffle kiosks and roving sellers.
- Fans can also purchase raffle tickets from their computers or mobile devices anywhere within Washington, D.C.
- For the latest information on the 5050 Raffle, visit nats4good.org/5050.
GO-AHEAD ENTRY
- The Washington Nationals expanded MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Nationals Park, a free service for fans accessible through the MLB Ballpark App.
- Using facial authentication technology, individuals who opted-in can experience a streamlined ticket-scanning experience.
- Go-Ahead Entry is available at four gates – two at Center Field Gates, one at Right Field Gate and one at First Base Gate.
- More information on Nationals Park entry policy and procedures can be found at Nationals.com/Ballpark.
NATIONALS WALLET
- Nationals Wallet is a centralized payment system integrated into the MLB Ballpark app that allows fans to quickly and easily pay for tickets, concessions and merchandise at the ballpark. Fans only need to store their credit card information once, and they can use Nationals Wallet for all in-venue purchases without having to re-enter payment details, while also being able to access any stored value/eCASH, discounts or Club-provided benefits.
DELAY-FREE RADIO GAME BROADCAST
- Fans can listen to the live, delay-free Nationals radio game broadcast for free on their personal devices using the MLB Ballpark app while at Nationals Park, as part of a partnership between the Nationals and ProWire.
- In a few simple steps, fans can hear real-time commentary from Nationals radio broadcasters Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler, providing a fully immersive gameday experience.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/ListenLive.
HAPPY HOUR
- From gates open until the scheduled first pitch, fans can purchase:
- 12-ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, and Michelob ULTRA Non-Alcoholic beers for $5.
- 12-ounce cans of Nutrl and Skimmers for $6.
- Fans can simply order and receive this great deal at The Change-Up bar, Budweiser Terrace and ULTRA Loft.
- Affordable beverage options continue throughout the game with 16-ounce Budweiser or Bud Light for $8.99, or a 16-ounce Goose Island or Nutrl for $12 at Grab-and-Go Marketplaces and select Grand Slam Grills.
- Visit Nationals.com/HappyHour for more information.
GETTING TO THE BALLPARK
- Parking options for Nationals fans are available online at Nationals.com/Parking. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance to ensure a space in their desired location.
- Fans using Metro to travel to or from Nationals Park are encouraged to review the Metro schedule at wmata.com/Schedules.
- Fans should also consider alternate forms of travel to and from the ballpark, including biking to the ballpark or the baseball boat from Alexandria. Visit Nationals.com/WayToGo for information on parking and transportation options to Nationals Park.
To receive up-to-date WMATA service notifications on a mobile device, fans are encouraged to register for Alert DC at http://hsema.dc.gov/page/alertdc.
For game tickets and more information, call 202.675.NATS(6287) or visit Nationals.com/Tickets.