The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a seven-game homestand against the beltway rival Baltimore Orioles (May 15-17) and the New York Mets (May 18-21). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The Nationals’ seven-game homestand includes team dog Natty’s big-league debut; Hot Dog Day; three giveaways – a hot dog hat, an Alex Ovechkin bobblehead and a kids novelty sliding mitt presented by Harris Teeter; three heritage days – Salvadoran Heritage Day, Jewish Community Day and AAPI Heritage Day; and three special ticket events – University of Maryland Night, Girl Scout Day and Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation. Additionally, special match-up T-shirts for both the Orioles and Mets series will be available for purchase at the Team Store while supplies last.
FRIDAY MAY 15 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (6:45 P.M.)
- Hot Dog Day
- Hot dog enthusiasts and Nationals fans can show off their hot dog-eating skills on Hot Dog Day at Nationals Park, which will feature:
- A hot dog hat giveaway for 20,000 fans.
- Hot dog enthusiasts and Nationals fans can show off their hot dog-eating skills on Hot Dog Day at Nationals Park, which will feature:
- $5 regular hot dogs available at select concession stands including Grand Slam Grills, Marketplaces, Taste of Majors, Diamond Classics, Ben’s Chilli Bowl, Nats Snack, Ultra Loft Grill and other pop-up locations.
- Hot dog aficionados can also explore the one night only gourmet glizzy menu at select concession locations, including The Change-Up Food Hall, Grand Slam Grills and a number of fan-favorite vendors while supplies last. Menu items feature a variety of unique items, including:
- The Screech Dog: Located at The Change-Up Food Hall, the Screech dog contains an all-beef frank, fried spam, char-grilled pineapple, sriracha aioli and salsa verde.
- Hot dog fries: Shoestring-cut crispy fried hot dogs with chipotle ranch, also available at The Change-Up Food Hall.
- “Dragged Through the Garden” frozen margarita: Pickle margarita garnished with a sport pepper and Vienna sausage toothpick, finished with a sprinkle of celery salt. Available at Electric Cool-Aid by Sections 102 and 143.
- Flamin’ Korean Mozz Hot Dog: A crispy Korean-style corn dog with mozzarella and sausage, finished with a bold Hot Cheetos topping. Available at Ssong’s Korean Corn Dogs at Sections 130 and 305.
- Pigs in a blanket and corn dogs will also be special additions to the menus at Grand Slam Grill locations.
- Fans can also take part in the Nationals’ Glizzy Journey, a live counter on the scoreboard displaying how many hot dogs fans have consumed during the game. The more glizzies consumed, the more fun is unlocked, as fans will eat to activate special surprises and other hot-diggity concessions deals throughout gameday.
- Nationals Team Dog Natty’s Big League Debut
- Natty, the Nationals’ official team pup, will make his season debut and will be introduced to fans during a pregame ceremony.
- Natty joins the Nationals through the Club’s partnership with Canine Companion and Eukanuba. He will train alongside his volunteer puppy raisers, Jackie and Laura, as well as Nationals staff, players and fans to become a service dog.
- University of Maryland Night
- The Nationals welcome all Terps alumni, staff, faculty and families to the ballpark for University of Maryland Night. Fans who purchase a special ticket receive a co-branded Maryland and Nationals retro T-shirt.
- To purchase a special ticket and for more information, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Special DMV Pregame Assets
- Washington Commanders safety and University of Maryland alum Nick Cross will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Rajah Caruth, a JR Motorsports Driver for the No.88 HendrickCars.com Chevy in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series and Washington, D.C. native, will make the call to “Play Ball!”
- WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media Over-the Air Simulcast and Nationals.TV Free Trial
- Through partnerships with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media, Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles will be the third of 10 regular-season games that will be simulcast live, providing fans in Washington, D.C. and additional outer markets with a free, over-the-air viewing option.
- WTTG FOX 5’s Chad Ricardo will host a pregame show leading into the Nationals.TV game broadcast called by play-by-play announcer Dan Kolko, analyst Kevin Frandsen, and host and reporter Alexa Datt.
- Stream this weekend’s games against the Orioles for free with no credit card required, at Nationals.TV.
- MLB Armed Forces Weekend
- The Nationals join MLB in honoring service members during Armed Forces Weekend. Nationals players will wear special-edition MLB Armed Forces hats with their navy jerseys on Friday.
- Fans can purchase MLB Armed Forces hats at the Team Store.
- The Nationals join MLB in honoring service members during Armed Forces Weekend. Nationals players will wear special-edition MLB Armed Forces hats with their navy jerseys on Friday.
SATURDAY MAY 16 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (4:05 P.M.)
- Alex Ovechkin Bobblehead Giveaway
- 20,000 fans will receive an Alex Ovechkin bobblehead upon entry, when gates open at 2:45 p.m.
- Salvadoran Heritage Day
- Join the Nationals in celebrating Salvadoran culture at the Nationals’ annual Salvadoran Heritage Day.
- Fans can show off their dance moves during Cumbia at the Park with music from DJ EZ, beginning at 2:50 p.m. on the Budweiser Terrace.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- 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 Centerfield Plaza across from the Main Team Store. Completed scorecards can be turned in for a special prize.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
- Saturday’s Uniform
- The Nationals will wear their City Connect jerseys with MLB Armed Forces hats.
SUNDAY MAY 17 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (1:35 P.M.)
- Kids Novelty Sliding Mitt presented by Harris Teeter
- Kids aged 12 and younger will receive a kids novelty sliding mitt presented by Harris Teeter.
- Story Time at Nationals Park
- Read “The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team” with a Nationals player during Story Time at Nationals Park.
- Individuals attending Story Time can enter the ballpark early through the Left Field Gate at 12:00 p.m. The event is free to attend for anyone with a ticket to that day’s game.
- Girl Scout Day
- Girl Scout associations, service units, troops and families are invited to Nationals Park for Girls Scouts Day. Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a limited-edition Nationals Girl Scout patch and can participate in a pregame parade on the warning track.
- To purchase a special ticket and for more information, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Read “The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team” with a Nationals player during Story Time at Nationals Park.
- 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 Centerfield Plaza across from the Main Team Store. Completed scorecards can be turned in for a special prize.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Kids.
- Kids aged 12 and younger can participate in The Great Presidents Chase presented by Jr. Nats.
- Signature Sunday
- Signature Sundays have returned for the season, providing families with an opportunity to get autographs from players, coaches or broadcasters.
- Vouchers are distributed on a first come, first served basis at Section 103, beginning when gates open.
- 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 Nationals.com/Kids.
- Sunday’s Uniform
- The Nationals will don their Sunday red jerseys with MLB Armed Forces hats.
- Signature Sundays have returned for the season, providing families with an opportunity to get autographs from players, coaches or broadcasters.
MONDAY MAY 18 vs. NEW YORK METS (6:45 P.M.)
- Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX: National Guard
- Returning this season, Nationals will celebrate the first of seven Branch Appreciation Days, beginning with National Guard Day presented by RTX. Before the start of the game, 250 National Guard members will be honored on the field.
- West Virginia Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was critically wounded near Farragut Square on patrol in November, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Two F-16 Fighting Falcons will perform a flyover before the game.
- A Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle will be on display in Center Field Plaza for fans to take photos.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Military.
- Monday’s Uniform
- The Nationals will wear their white jerseys.
TUESDAY MAY 19 vs. NEW YORK METS (6:45 P.M.)
- Jewish Community Day
- The Nationals and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington welcome members of local Jewish organizations, synagogues and all of Jewish Greater Washington to celebrate Jewish Community Day. Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a commemorative Nationals Jewish Community Day hat.
- To purchase a special ticket and for more information visit, Nationals.com/Specials.
- $5 Tuesdays
- Every Tuesday home game, Nationals Park offers $5 concession items at select concession stands. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
- Food and beverage options include: 12-ounce Bud Light beer, 22-ounce fountain sodas, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels and peanuts.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Tuesdays.
- Tuesday’s Uniform
- The Nationals will wear their white jerseys.
WEDNESDAY MAY 20 vs. NEW YORK METS (6:45 P.M.)
- AAPI Heritage Day
- Join the Nationals in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander culture for the annual AAPI Heritage Day. Photo stations will be available on the concourse.
- Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation
- Fans and their furry friends can attend a game at Nationals Park with the purchase of a special ticket, which includes a Nationals-themed pups bandana. Proceeds from the special tickets will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
- Fans can earn stamps at every Pups in the Park event with their Pups in the Park Passport presented by PEDIGREE Foundation.
- Pups Passports stamps collected throughout the season can be redeemed for prizes during the final Pups in the Park on Sept. 27.
- Pet artists and dog-sitting will be available near Right Field Plaza.
- Visit Nationals.com/Pups to purchase tickets and download the waiver.
- Wednesday’s Uniform
- The Nationals will wear their white jerseys.
NATIONALS UNIFORMS
- The Nationals will rock four different uniforms during the upcoming homestand:
- Friday: Navy jerseys with MLB Armed Forces hats
- Saturday: City Connect jerseys with MLB Armed Forces hats
- Sunday: Red jerseys with MLB Armed Forces hats
- Monday–Wednesday: White jerseys
- Thursday: Navy 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.
NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES 5050 RAFFLE
- 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.
- 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.
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 wmata.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/WayToGo for 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.
For game tickets and more information, call 202.675.NATS(6287) or visit Nationals.com/Tickets.