Beginning this season, local Washington Nationals games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, making games available to in-market fans on cable and satellite television as well as through the MLB direct-to-consumer streaming platform. For more information on Nationals.TV, and to receive email alerts when additional details and subscriptions are available, visit nats.com/Watch.
“Today’s announcement represents a new chapter for Washington Nationals baseball,” said Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner. “We are excited to have already begun work with the talented team at MLB, and the collaboration is off to a strong start as we work together to elevate the viewing experience with world-class broadcasts across television and streaming.
“Partnering with MLB offers us several new opportunities that will greatly improve the on-air product, including technological enhancements, the ability to work more closely with our broadcasters, and create added opportunities for our valued corporate partners. We’re thrilled to be able to offer the kind of presentation that our dedicated fans across the entire Mid-Atlantic region deserve.”
Fans within the Nationals home television markets can watch Nationals.TV on cable and satellite television or stream live through Nationals.TV. Information on cable and satellite providers, including specific channel locations, will be announced at a later date. Fans can purchase a Nationals.TV streaming subscription through MLB.com or the MLB App when packages go on sale in February. Visit nats.com/Watch to receive updates as soon as they are available.
The Nationals are the seventh team whose local games will be produced and distributed by MLB, joining the Diamondbacks, Guardians, Mariners, Padres, Rockies and Twins. In recent seasons, local games produced by MLB have featured special broadcast elements, increased access and technical innovation, including enhancements like Wire Cam and shallow depth RF cameras, which will be part of the new Nationals.TV viewing experience this season. MLB has won Sports Emmy Awards for its local game production of the Padres and Twins. In addition, MLB Network has won multiple national Sports Emmy Awards for its game production since 2009.
Additional information, including television broadcasters, the 2026 Spring Training schedule and specific production plans, will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit nats.com/Watch.