2026 Opening Week
Exhibition Game – Monday, March 23
Baseball is back! Join us for the first game of the year at Nationals Park as we take on the Baltimore Orioles in our annual Exhibition Game.
All Nationals operated parking garages and lots will open at 10:45 a.m. and all gates will open at 11:45 a.m.
For groups of 13 or more, call 202.675.NATS (6287) or email groupsales@nationals.com
Nationals Homecoming Gala Red Carpet – Monday, March 23
Come see your 2026 Washington Nationals at the Homecoming Gala Red Carpet! Following the Exhibition Game, fans are invited to District Wharf for front-row access to the red carpet event as Nationals players, coaches and alumni celebrate a new season and all that baseball has made possible for our community.
Monday, March 23 - 5:00-7:00 p.m. | District Wharf
Home Opener – Friday, April 3
Experience the unforgettable tradition and pageantry of Opening Day as the Nationals host the defending World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers! Pregame festivities include:
Red carpet player introductions
Giant American flag unfurling
Flyover
Joint Armed Forces color guard
U.S. Army Ceremonial Band performing America The Beautiful and the Star Spangled Banner
Live band playing on the Budweiser Terrace
Face painters, balloon twisters and caricaturists in the Family Picnic Area
Photo ops
and more!
All Nationals operated parking garages and lots will open at 9:45 a.m. and all gates will open at 11:00 a.m.
Opening Week – April 3-8
The Opening Week excitement continues through April 8 with big games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals!
The Nationals reserve the right to change any and all 2026 access, benefits, promotions, seating locations and events (including, without limitation, location, dates and times) without notice based upon: 1) federal, city, state and/or local government orders, mandates or restrictions; and 2) other reason as determined by the Nationals and/or Major League Baseball in their sole discretions.
Tickets brokers are not eligible for this offer. All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.