The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a nine-game homestand, beginning with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (July 3-5). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The Fourth of July weekend features special guest appearances from the Artemis II crew and Washington Wizards first-overall NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa, Freedom Fireworks presented by Budweiser, and a Nationals Patriotic T-shirt giveaway.
HEAT PRECAUTIONS FOR FANS
Due to this weekend’s extreme heat advisory, Nationals Park will provide the following for all ballpark guests:
- Ballpark guests are permitted to bring two empty or factory-sealed, unfrozen plastic water bottles up to one liter in size each.
- Water bottle refilling stations are located at the following locations:
- Main Concourse: 108/109, 113/144, 120, 126, 134/135, 137/138, 142/143
- Club Level: 201, 204/205, 220, 231/233, 243 (Budweiser Terrace)
- FIS Champions Club: 208/209, 213
- Gallery Level: 303/304, 310/311, 316/317
- Cooling centers will be available at the following locations:
- Friday, July 3: Kennedy Conference Room
- Saturday, July 4: Roosevelt Conference Room
- Sunday, July 5: Kennedy Conference Room
- Misting fans will be in use around the concourses.
FRIDAY, JULY 3 vs. PITTSBURGH PIRATES (6:45 P.M.)
- Freedom Fireworks presented by Budweiser
- Kick off the Fourth of July Weekend and America’s 250th birthday with Freedom Fireworks presented by Budweiser following the conclusion of the game.
- Fireworks will begin approximately 10 minutes after the final out.
- Fans are recommended to move to the third base side of Nationals Park for the best viewing experience.
- AJ Dybantsa Visits Nationals Park
- Washington Wizards first-overall NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- America 250 Volunteerism Pregame Recognition
- In honor of MLB’s America 250 initiative celebrating volunteerism across all clubs, Nationals Philanthropies will recognize dedicated volunteers from the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy during pregame ceremonies.
- Team Store Featured Items
- With a total purchase of $250 in the Main Team Store, fans can receive a commemorative America 250 gold-plated coin.
- Limited-edition USA 250 stars and stripes Nationals merchandise will also be available at the Team Store throughout the weekend.
- Drone Advisory
- Prior to and during the game, please be advised that an FAA and MLB-approved drone will be used to capture content for the Nationals.TV telecasts, flying around the exterior of Nationals Park and between foul poles.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 vs. PITTSBURGH PIRATES (11:05 A.M.)
- Patriotic Series presented by Leidos: Independence Day
- As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, the Nationals will commemorate U.S. military service members, first responders and the United States’ semiquincentennial on Independence Day, the second installment of the Patriotic Series presented by Leidos.
- The Nationals will honor service members and their families with on-field programming, a pregame ceremony and patriotic uniforms.
- Before the start of the game, 150 volunteers from Leidos will unfurl a giant U.S. flag on the field.
- Nationals players will wear white jerseys with stars and stripes-themed numbers, as well as red, white and blue New Era caps and Stance socks to visually represent and pay tribute to the nation’s founding. An exclusive USA 250® patch developed by Fanatics in conjunction with the major U.S. sports leagues will also be featured on the sleeves of the jerseys and sides of the caps throughout those Independence Day games.
- Artemis II Crew Ceremonial First Pitches
- The four astronauts of the Artemis II crew who completed NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years – Reid Wiseman, Artemis II Commander; Victor Glover, Artemis II Pilot; Christina Koch, Artemis II Mission Specialist; and Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Mission Specialist – will join the pregame ceremonies and throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch.
- The Artemis II crew launched aboard NASA’s space launch system in the Orion spacecraft named Integrity on April 1, embarking on the first journey beyond the Earth’s orbit in more than half a century. The four explorers returned to Earth on April 11, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, concluding a 10-day mission to the moon. Together, the crew and Integrity traveled more than 680,000 miles in total, journeying around the far side of the moon and completing critical demonstrations.
- America Waves U.S. Flag Distribution presented by America 250
- 30,000 fans will receive a handheld U.S. flag beginning when gates open at 9:45 a.m.
- Fans will be able to wave their flags at the end of the fifth inning as one in a coordinated flag wave moment.
- Flag Sojourn 250 Patriotic Pilgrimage
- More than 170 American Legion Riders will make the 250-mile, six-hour journey to Nationals Park to deliver a U.S. flag that has traveled to every U.S. state and territory, as well as every U.S. military cemetery overseas.
- During the sixth inning, the American Legion Riders will present the American flag to the crowd before making stops at the U.S. Supreme Court, White House and U.S. Capitol building.
- Fourth of July Free Beer
- Celebrate the Fourth of July with a celebratory beer courtesy of Budweiser.
- Nationals fans aged 21-plus may redeem a free 25-ounce Bud Light, Budweiser or Michelob ULTRA by scanning their tickets at the following locations:
- Marketplaces
- Budweiser Terrace
- ULTRA Loft
- The Change-Up Food Hall
- Drone Advisory
- Prior to and during the game please be advised that an FAA and MLB-approved drone will be used to capture content for Nationals.TV telecasts, flying around the exterior of Nationals Park and between foul poles.
- Team Store Featured Items
- With a total purchase of $250 in the Main Team Store, fans can receive a commemorative America 250 gold-plated coin.
- The Great Presidents Chase
- Kids aged 12 and younger can participate in The Great Presidents Chase presented by Jr. Nats.
- Kids can search for all four Racing President signs around the main concourses and record the letter displayed (N, A, T and S), match them to the corresponding President and note the letter’s location.
- A scorecard can be picked up at the Hospitality Hub, located near Center Field Plaza across from the Main Team Store. Completed scorecards can be turned in for a special prize.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 vs. PITTSBURGH PIRATES (1:00 P.M.)
- Nationals Patriotic T-Shirt Giveaway
- 20,000 fans will receive a Nationals Patriotic T-shirt.
- Thunderbirds Pregame Recognition
- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be honored during a special pregame recognition on the field.
- Thunderbird 1 Lt. Gen. Col. Alexander Prevendar will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Signature Sunday
- Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the home dugout and will participate in a Q&A session prior to the game.
- Vouchers are distributed on a first come, first served basis at Section 103, beginning when gates open, weather permitting.
- The Great Presidents Chase
- Kids aged 12 and younger can participate in The Great Presidents Chase presented by Jr. Nats.
- Kids can search for all four Racing President signs around the main concourses and record the letter displayed (N, A, T and S), match them to the corresponding President and note the letter’s location.
- A scorecard can be picked up at the Hospitality Hub, located near Center Field Plaza across from the Main Team Store. Completed scorecards can be turned in for a special prize.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
- Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the home dugout and will participate in a Q&A session prior to the game.
- Kids Run the Bases presented by GEICO
- Kids aged 4-12 are invited to run the bases after the game, weather permitting.
- Kids Run the Bases begins approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of Sunday’s game. Families can line up at the GEICO Presidents Photo Station behind Section 131.
- For more information, visit com/Kids.
NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES STARS & STRIKES AUCTION
- Through July 7, fans can bid on a limited number of special-edition commemorative Nationals America 250 pennants and authentic jerseys autographed by Nationals players.
- Net proceeds from the auction benefit the year-round youth development programming at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/StarsAndStrikes.
5050 RAFFLE PATRIOTIC PRICING
- The popular 5050 Raffle returns for all home games this season, offering fans the chance to win big cash prizes while supporting the community impact work of Nationals Philanthropies. The raffle winner will be drawn after the game.
- Through July 12, the 5050 Raffle will have Patriotic Pricing, as follows:
- 2,026 tickets for $250
- 1,776 tickets for $200
- 500 tickets for $100
- 100 tickets for $40
- 26 tickets for $20
- Early Bird Prizes between July 3-4 include special commemorative Nationals pennants honoring America 250, autographed by current Nationals players.
- Cash, credit and debit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the ballpark from raffle kiosks and roving sellers.
- Fans can also purchase raffle tickets from their computers or mobile devices anywhere within Washington, D.C.
- For the latest information on the 5050 Raffle, visit nats4good.org/5050.
KIDS EAT FREE
- Children 12 and younger can each receive one free meal when attending a Nationals home game throughout the summer.
- A free kid’s meal includes one hot dog, a bag of chips and a bottle of water. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available.
- To redeem a free kid’s meal, adults must scan their tickets with their child present at one of the designated concession locations before the seventh inning.
- Designated locations include:
- Kids Eat Free kiosks by Sections 111 and 143
- The Nats Snack Stand at Section 229 (Vegetarian option available)
- The Kids Eat Free Stand at Section 320 (Vegetarian option available)
- Arepa Zone at Section 148 (Gluten-free option available)
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/KidsEatFree.
NATIONALS UNIFORMS
- The Nationals will rock several jerseys during the upcoming homestand:
- Friday, July 3: Navy jerseys
- Saturday, July 4: White jerseys with stars and stripes-themed numbers and USA 250® patch
- Sunday, July 5: Red jerseys
- To view the uniform schedule, visit Nationals.com/Uniform.
NATIONALS.TV
- Local Nationals games will be produced and distributed by MLB through Nationals.TV, which is accessible through cable and satellite television, and a streaming platform.
- Fans in the home television market can watch through their cable providers on the following channels in the Washington, D.C. area:
- Comcast/Xfinity: 1261
- Charter/Spectrum: 330* or 425^
- DIRECTV: 641
- Fubo
- Verizon Fios: 579
- Cox: 159
- Fans in the home television market can watch through their cable providers on the following channels in the Washington, D.C. area:
^ - Channel location for Spectrum app on devices
\ - Channel location for traditional set-top-box users*
- Fans can also purchase Nationals.TV for the discounted seasonal price of $99.99 or for $19.99 a month.
- For more information regarding Nationals.TV, visit Nationals.com/Watch.
BIRTHDAY BEER
- Guests aged 21 and older who are celebrating their birthday at the ballpark can redeem a drink token for one complimentary 25-ounce Bud, Bud Light or Michelob Ultra.
- The token is available for pick up at the Main Guest Services in Center Field Plaza and can be saved for another game.
- Tokens are only redeemable at the Budweiser Terrace bar.
GO-AHEAD ENTRY
- The Washington Nationals expanded MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Nationals Park, a free service for fans accessible through the MLB Ballpark App.
- Using facial authentication technology, individuals who opted-in can experience a streamlined ticket-scanning experience.
- Go-Ahead Entry is available at four gates – two at Center Field Gates, one at Right Field Gate and one at First Base Gate.
- More information on Nationals Park entry policy and procedures can be found at Nationals.com/Ballpark.
NATIONALS WALLET
- Nationals Wallet is a centralized payment system integrated into the MLB Ballpark app that allows fans to quickly and easily pay for tickets, concessions and merchandise at the ballpark. Fans only need to store their credit card information once, and they can use Nationals Wallet for all in-venue purchases without having to re-enter payment details, while also being able to access any stored value/eCASH, discounts or Club-provided benefits.
DELAY-FREE RADIO GAME BROADCAST
- Fans can listen to the live, delay-free Nationals radio game broadcast for free on their personal devices using the MLB Ballpark app while at Nationals Park, as part of a partnership between the Nationals and ProWire.
- In a few simple steps, fans can hear real-time commentary from Nationals radio broadcasters Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler, providing a fully immersive gameday experience.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/ListenLive.
HAPPY HOUR
- From gates open until the scheduled first pitch, fans can purchase:
- 12-ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, and Michelob ULTRA Non-Alcoholic beers for $5.
- 12-ounce cans of Nutrl and Skimmers for $6.
- Fans can simply order and receive this great deal at The Change-Up bar, Budweiser Terrace and ULTRA Loft.
- Affordable beverage options continue throughout the game with 16-ounce Budweiser or Bud Light for $8.99, or a 16-ounce Goose Island or Nutrl for $12 at Grab-and-Go Marketplaces and select Grand Slam Grills.
- Visit Nationals.com/HappyHour for more information.
GETTING TO THE BALLPARK
- Parking options for Nationals fans are available online at Nationals.com/Parking. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance to ensure a space in their desired location.
- Fans using Metro to travel to or from Nationals Park are encouraged to review the Metro schedule at Nationals.com/Schedules.
- Fans should also consider alternate forms of travel to and from the ballpark, including biking to the ballpark or the baseball boat from Alexandria. Visit Nationals.com/WayToGofor information on parking and transportation options to Nationals Park.
- To receive up-to-date WMATA service notifications on a mobile device, fans are encouraged to register for Alert DC at http://hsema.dc.gov/page/alertdc.