Game Day Entertainment

Nationals games are fun for the whole family! Check out the schedule below to learn about all of the fun things going on before and during Nationals games to help you plan for your next trip to Nationals Park!

ActivityTimeLocationNotes
Pregame Photos30-60 minutes before scheduled first pitchCenter Field PlazaPhoto opportunity with the Racing Presidents as fans enter Nationals Park before the game
GEICO Presidents RaceMiddle of 4th InningRace starts in Center Field and finishes on warning track in front of 1st Base dugoutGeorge, Tom, Abe and Teddy race to victory (or hilarious defeat) in the award-winning GEICO Presidents Race
Racing Presidents PhotosThroughout 5th inningGEICO Photo Station behind Section 131Photo opportunity with the Racing Presidents and the GEICO Gecko
Seventh-Inning Stretch Middle of 7th inning1st Base & 3rd Base DugoutsThe Racing Presidents lead fans in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!”
Barnyard PumpMiddle of 9th inning and middle of extra inningsOn-fieldMascots & characters cheer on the Nationals
Nats Win CelebrationAfter Final Out Following a WinOn-fieldScreech appears on field waving the Nats Win flag
Signature SundaysSunday Games Only – 60 minutes before scheduled first pitch, weather permitting1st Base Dugout2 Nationals players will sign autographs, weather permitting. Fans must obtain a free voucher to participate – vouchers are available on a first come, first served basis and will be distributed behind Section 103 starting when the gates open, 90 minutes before first pitch.
Kids Run the BasesSundays Afternoon Games Only – 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game, weather permittingThe line for Kids Run the Bases forms outside the ballpark on the First Street sidewalkKids age 4-12 can run the bases after Sunday afternoon games. The run starts at first base and ends at home plate. Adults must drop children off at first base and meet them near home plate.
Inside Nationals Park