Returning to Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals will host a 10-game homestand against the Colorado Rockies (Aug. 24-27) followed by the Miami Marlins (Aug. 28-31) and concluding with the Atlanta Braves (Sept. 1 – 2). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The 10-game homestand features several giveaways, activities and special ticket events, including Pups in the Park and a postgame puppy parade presented by PEDIGREE Foundation, African American Heritage Day, Women’s Night, a James Wood bobblehead giveaway presented by PEDIGREE, Caturday presented by TEMPTATIONS, Margaritaville Night and more.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (6:45 P.M.)
- Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX: S. Navy Day
- The Nationals will host their sixth Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX with S. Navy Day, honoring service members with a special pregame ceremony and Salute to Service.
- Navy Counselor 1st Class Fredrick Salazar will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- The Nationals will provide two complimentary tickets to the game to all former or current active duty, dependent, veteran, retiree, reservist, National Guard and Department of Defense members, while supplies last. To claim tickets, attendees must provide their valid Military ID or proof of service at the First Base Box Office on Aug. 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Military.
- $5 Tuesdays Expands for Four-Game Series Against the Colorado Rockies
- The $5 Tuesdays concessions menu will be available for the entire four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
- The $5 concessions menu includes: 12-ounce Bud Light beer, 22-ounce fountain sodas, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels and peanuts.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Tuesdays.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (6:45 P.M.)
- 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.
- A pet artist and photo-ops will be available in the Right Field Plaza.
- Following the conclusion of the game, fans and their furry friends can head down to the field for the Postgame Pups Parade, led by team dog Natty, around the warning track.
- Guests can begin lining up in the bottom of the eighth inning near the Right Field gate.
- 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.
- To purchase tickets and download the waiver, visit Nationals.com/Pups.
- Natty’s 6-Month Birthday Party
Fans and their pups can join Team Dog Natty in celebrating his 6-month birthday.
The birthday fun begins with the Eukanuba Everyday Extraordinary Combine where pawticipants can test their skills in Nationals-inspired activities for the chance to win prizes.
- Located behind Section 143 in the Right Field Plaza, the Eukanuba Combine includes:
- Home Plate Hustle – A first base-to-home plate zoomies speed run
- Coaches Call – A showcase of obedience on the pitcher’s mound
- Game-Winning Catch – A vertical leap fetching challenge
- Experts from Eukanuba will be on hand to measure each pawticipant’s stats to see how they measure up to one another and to Natty and will provide fans and their pups with a special scorecard to take home.
- Eukanuba will also hand out bags of food for puppies and adult dogs as well as other fun branded items.
- Located behind Section 143 in the Right Field Plaza, the Eukanuba Combine includes:
Natty will be available for meet-and-greets beginning in the first inning and concluding after the fourth.
*WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (6:45 P.M.)**
African American Heritage Day
- Join the Nationals in celebrating Washington, D.C.’s African American culture on African American Heritage Day.
- Fans can enjoy live music from Sugar Bear Band and learn about Go-Go, DC’s official music at the Go-Go Mobile Museum.
- Fans can also listen to live music from a DJ at the Budweiser Terrace.
- Photo-ops will be available for fans at the Budweiser Terrace.
- Michele Fowlin, the Washington National Cathedral Associate Director of Music and Director of Contemporary Worship, will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing and the national anthem.
- Fans who purchased a special ticket to the game will receive an exclusive Chocolate City jersey. Special tickets are now sold out.
Shy Glizzy First Pitch
Grammy-nominated rapper Shy Glizzy, from Southeast D.C., will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (6:45 P.M.)**
Women’s Night
- The Washington Nationals and Washington Spirit are teaming up to highlight women in sports on the field, in the stands and the front office.
- Fans who purchased a special ticket to the Nationals game, Spirit game or both will receive a Nationals x Spirit co-branded sweatshirt. Special tickets are now sold out.
- On Women’s Night, all fans can enjoy:
- World War II Women’s Memorial
- Mural making
- A DIY craft station, including decorating and bedazzling clear bags and claw clips
- A mini wellness workshop
- Photo-ops
- Live music
- Jennifer Hammond, the first woman to coach a varsity baseball team in the state of Virginia and the first woman to manage in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Summer Ball League, will deliver the lineup card.
- Hammond has also been one of the Washington Nationals Ball Girls since 2013.
- Lacey Eden First Pitch
- Lacey Eden, a PWHL Las Vegas forward and Annapolis, Md., native, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Nationals Players & Family Favorite Things Fundraiser
As part of Women's Night at Nationals Park, Nationals players and their families have organized baskets of their favorite things.
Located by the Team Store Window, fans can view the baskets and donate for a chance to win.
- One entry for $10
- Two entries for $15
- Ten entries for $45.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the year-round youth-development and food access programming at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
- For over a decade, Nationals Youth Baseball Academy has served more than 7,000 D.C. youth across a continuum of free programs designed to foster their positive character development, academic achievement, and improved health.
WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media Over-the Air Simulcast
- Through partnerships with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media, Friday’s game will be the final regular-season game that will be simulcast live, providing fans in 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.
Team Store Featured Items
Featured women’s clothing styles and brands such as Wild Collective, Soft as a Grape and Majestic will be available in the Team Store.
*SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (4:05 P.M.)**
James Wood Bobblehead presented by PEDIGREE
- 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a James Wood bobblehead presented by PEDIGREE.
- Faith Day
- Join faith communities, congregations and fellowship groups for Faith Day.
- Following the game, Nationals players will join Faith Day attendees for a postgame celebration of faith.
- Opening remarks will be delivered by Baseball Chapel’s Ben Palka and live music will be performed from Cornerstone Praise & Worship Band.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Taiwanese Heritage Day
- Join the Nationals in celebrating D.C.’s Taiwanese culture on Taiwanese Heritage Day.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive an exclusive Nationals Taiwanese Heritage Day hat.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Caturday presented by TEMPTATIONS
- Join fellow cat lovers at Nationals Park for a purr-fect day at the ballpark during Caturday at Nationals Park.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a Nationals Caturday T-shirt.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (12:15 P.M.)
- DC Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- During a special pregame ceremony, the Nationals will honor the DC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
- This year’s class of honorees includes:
- Tommy Amaker, W.T. Woodson High School and Duke University men’s basketball alumnus
- Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics two-time WNBA MVP, seven-time WNBA All-Star and WNBA Champion
- London Fletcher, four-time NFL Pro-Bowler, Super Bowl XXXIV Champion and member of the Washington football team
- Elana Meyers Taylor, George Washington University softball star and Olympic gold medalist
- Al Thomas, legendary Maryland high school football coach
- The 2001-02 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions from the University of Maryland will be recognized as this year’s Team of Distinction
- Pokémon GO Day
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a Pokémon GO hat.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials
- 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.
- 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.
*MONDAY, AUGUST 31 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (6:45 P.M.)**
Minor League Awards
- The Nationals will recognize the 2026 Minor League Players of the Year before the start of the game.
American University Night
- Eagles students, staff, faculty, alumni and family are welcome to Nationals Park for American University Night.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a co-branded Nationals and American retro T-shirt.
- 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.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Italian Heritage Day
- Join the Nationals and the Italian American Baseball Foundation in celebrating D.C.’s Italian culture on Italian Heritage Day.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- $5 Tuesdays Expands to Mondays and Wednesdays
- For the remaining Nationals home games this season, the $5 Tuesdays concessions menu will also be available on Mondays and Wednesdays. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
- The $5 concessions menu includes: 12-ounce Bud Light beer, 22-ounce fountain sodas, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels and peanuts.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Tuesdays.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (6:45 P.M.)
- Margaritaville Night
- It’s five o’clock… at Nationals Park! Join the Nationals in celebrating Margaritaville Night.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a Nationals Margaritaville T-shirt.
- Parrotheads wastin’ away again in Margaritaville can listen to live music in the Right Field Plaza.
- Margaritaville-themed photo-ops will be available at the Budweiser Terrace and Right Field Plaza.
- To purchase special tickets, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Children’s Inn at NIH Visits Nationals Park
Children from the Children’s Inn at NIH will visit Nationals Park, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and make the “Play Ball!” announcement.
*KIDS EAT FREE PRESENTED BY MARS**
Children 12 and younger can each receive one free meal when attending a Nationals home game throughout the homestand.
- 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.
*THE GREAT PRESIDENTS CHASE**
At every Saturday and Sunday home game, 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 UNIFORMS**
The Nationals will rock several jerseys during the homestand:
- Monday – Wednesday: White jerseys
- Thursday - Friday: Navy jerseys
- Saturday: City Connect jerseys
- Sunday: Red jerseys
- Monday – Wednesday: White 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
^ - 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 opt-in can experience a streamlined ticket-scanning experience, providing the fastest and earliest entry into the ballpark.
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/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.
For game tickets and more information, call 202.675.NATS(6287) or visit*** Nationals.com/Tickets*.***