Military Initiatives

The Battle of the Bases softball tournament serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region.

Join us for the Battle of the Bases Championship Game under the lights at Nationals Park after the Nationals vs. Mets game on Sunday, September 27.

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Questions? Please contact us at 202.675.NATS (6287) or email groupsales@nationals.com.

Base HIIT is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout for service members at Nationals Park. Fitness is core to the military’s mission, and Base HIIT provides a unique opportunity for service members to take the field at Nationals Park, utilizing areas like the bullpens, field, and stadium steps for five minute workout stations. The Nationals will offer dates throughout the year for bases to participate.

The Nationals offer premium seating in the Terra Club for select military groups and their families during every home game. At the end of the third inning, honorees are recognized on the NatsHD scoreboard and receive a standing ovation from fans.

Tickets are allocated through military bases, hospitals, and support organizations and are not available for individual distribution.

The Nationals and GovX.com have a special ticket offer to reward all active-duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel.

The Patriotic Series presented by Leidos celebrates America and the national pastime at Nationals Park. These games feature on-field programming, pregame ceremonies and patriotic uniforms to honor service members and their families.

April 17: Military Appreciation Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 11: Heroes Day – September 11th Remembrance

The Patriotic Series games for 2026 have concluded.

The Nationals dedicate a special game to honor and celebrate each of the six branches of the military, as well as the National Guard. At each of these games, representatives from the branch will participate in the pregame ceremony and the Salute to Service.

May 18: National Guard Day
June 15: U.S. Army Day
June 22: U.S. Space Force Day
July 27: U.S. Marine Corps Day
August 12: U.S. Coast Guard Day
August 24: U.S. Navy Day
September 16: U.S. Air Force Day

As a token of our gratitude to the military community’s service and support, the Nationals are honored to offer two (2) complimentary tickets to the September 16 U.S. Air Force Day game to all former or current active duty, dependent, veteran, retiree, reservist, National Guard, and DoD service members! To claim your tickets, present your valid Military ID or proof of service at the First Base Box Office on September 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The First Base Box Office at Nationals Park is located on the corner of First Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE. Limited ticket quantities available. All seating is subject to availability, while supplies last. Must have MLB Ballpark app and MLB account to receive tickets.

Branch Appreciation games for 2026 have concluded.

Nationals players embrace opportunities to show their personal gratitude to our nation's heroes. Throughout the season, players visit with service members, veterans and their families at local bases, military hospitals and at the ballpark.

Military service members looking to reenlist, enlist, be promoted, or retire can host their ceremonies at Nationals Park. Along with the ceremony, service members and their guests will get a special, behind-the-scenes look of the ballpark. For more information about the team's military ceremony program, please contact Nationals Park Tours at 202.640.7369, or email ballparktours@nationals.com. Dates are subject to availability.