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 – Monday, March 23
The Nationals Homecoming Gala, the team's premier off-the-field-event, ushers in the promise and excitement of a new baseball season. Join us in celebrating all that baseball has made possible for our community. Guests will enjoy…
- Red Carpet Arrivals on Wharf Street
- Cocktail reception & silent auction
- Seated dinner & entertainment
- 2026 Power of Baseball Award presentation
Secure your table or ticket to join Nationals players, coaches, alumni, executives, sponsors, supporters, partners and special guests for Nationals Philanthropies' biggest annual fundraiser.
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
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.