The Washington Nationals are back at Nationals Park for a six-game homestand to face the Milwaukee Brewers (May 1-3) and the Minnesota Twins (May 5-7). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The Nationals’ six-game homestand includes the return of Friday Night Fireworks, Grateful Dead Day, Georgetown University Night, a STAR WARS™ Grogu bobblehead giveaway, the second Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation and Weather Day.
FRIDAY MAY 1 vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (6:45 P.M.)
- Friday Night Fireworks
- The Nationals will host the first Friday Night Fireworks of the season for all fans to enjoy after the game.
- Fireworks 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.
- Grateful Dead Day
- Deadheads and baseball fans join to celebrate the legendary music of the Grateful Dead on Grateful Dead Day at Nationals Park.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will gain early entry to the ballpark through Right Field Gate beginning at 5:00 p.m., and can enjoy a pregame concert by a Grateful Dead cover band.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket for early ballpark entry, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- Georgetown University Night
- Georgetown students, faculty, staff, alumni and families are invited to show their Hoya pride at Nationals Park for Georgetown University Night, part of the Nationals’ College Night Series.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive an exclusive Nationals and Georgetown co-branded retro T-shirt.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
- WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media Over-the-Air Simulcast
- Through partnerships with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media, Friday’s game against the Brewers will be the second 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 2 vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (4:05 P.M.)
- STAR WARS™ Day + Grogu Bobblehead Giveaway
- Join the Jedi Order in celebration of STAR WARS™ Day at Nationals Park.
- The Force will be strongest with the 20,000 fans who will receive a STAR WARS™ Grogu bobblehead when gates open at 2:45 p.m.
- The Mandalorian star Omid Abtahi, who plays Doctor Pershing in the hit Disney+ television series, will throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch.
- STAR WARS™ Day will also include several activations and galactic concessions offerings:
- Fans and young Padawans can hone their skills during lightsaber training in collaboration with LudoSport, at the Family Picnic Area from when gates open at 2:45 p.m. until first pitch.
- Fans can also meet their favorite STAR WARS™ characters and get their picture taken at STAR WARS™-themed photo booths on the main concourse.
- STAR WARS™-themed caricature artists, face painters and balloon twisters will be located at the Kids Zone in Right Field Plaza.
- Whether Light Side or Dark Side, fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite STAR WARS™ characters.
- Props resembling weapons will not be allowed into the ballpark.
- Children aged 10 and younger can wear masks when accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Adults may not wear masks in the ballpark.
- Special edition STAR WARS™ cocktails will be available at Electric Cool-Aid by Section 102 for fans aged 21-plus, including the Skywalker Watermelon, Baby Yoda Colada, Dark Side Frosé and a Light Side vs. Dark Side duo-flavor Duel of the Fates.
- STAR WARS™-themed Nationals merch will be available for purchase at the Team Store.
- 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.
SUNDAY, MAY 3 vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (1:35 P.M.)
- Special Pregame Assets
- Guinness World Record holder and magician Joshua Jay will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Before the start of the game, the Nationals will recognize Nora Baker, winner of The Washington Informer's 44th Annual Citywide Spelling Bee.
- 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.
- 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.
- Signature Sundays have returned for the season, providing families with an opportunity to get autographs from players, coaches or broadcasters.
- Kids aged 12 and younger can participate in The Great Presidents Chase presented by Jr. Nats.
TUESDAY, MAY 5 vs. MINNESOTA TWINS (6:45 P.M.)
- Strike Out Senior Poverty with AARP Foundation
- 5,000 fans can pick up a rally towel in Center Field Plaza courtesy of AARP Foundation.
- AARP Foundation President Claire Casey will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Nearly 1,000 AARP employees and guests will be in attendance to help Strike Out Senior Poverty, wearing white T-shirts in a show of support of AARP Foundation’s mission to build a society free of poverty, and where individuals age with the opportunity to thrive.
- Fans can support AARP Foundation’s work through on-site QR codes enabling direct donations around the ballpark.
- 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.
- Following the conclusion of the game, fans and their furry friends can head down to the field for the Postgame Pups Parade around the warning track.
- Guests can begin lining up in the bottom of the eighth inning near the Right Field gate.
- Visit Nationals.com/Pups to purchase tickets and download the waiver.
- Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour Special
- From when gates open at 5:30 p.m. to scheduled first pitch, celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Nationals Park with a $5 Cutwater special available at Happy Hour locations, including the Budweiser Terrace, Ultra Loft and The Change Up Food Hall.
- $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.
THURSDAY, MAY 7 vs. MINNESOTA TWINS (1:05 P.M.)
- Weather Day presented by FOX 5
- School organizations are welcome to Nationals Park for a fun and educational Weather Day presented by FOX 5.
- Students can learn about the weather during an interactive presentation prior to the game led by local meteorologists and will receive a commemorative Weather Day rally towel and hat with the purchase of a special ticket.
- FOX 5 guests leading the presentation include Chief Meteorologist Tucker Barnes, Meteorologists Caitlin Roth and Jennifer Delgado, Traffic Reporter Annie Mae, and Sports and Entertainment Reporter Chad Ricardo.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Specials.
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 Nationals.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.