The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a six-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners (June 12-14) and Kansas City Royals (June 15-17). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.
The six-game homestand features Toy Story 5™ Day with a James “Woody” kids T-shirt giveaway, a Daylen Lile bobblehead giveaway, Negro Leagues Night including a Homestead Grays replica jersey giveaway presented by AARP; and two College Nights – James Madison University and Howard University.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (6:45 P.M.)
- International Soccer Photo-Ops
- It’s the summer of international soccer, and fans can help celebrate by showing off their best Lionel Messi celebrations with a special photo-op stand at the Team Store Windows.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (4:05 P.M.)
- Daylen Lile Bobblehead Giveaway
- 20,000 fans will receive a Daylen Lile bobblehead.
- Father’s Day Celebration
- In early celebration of Father’s Day, the children of Nationals’ players and staff will throw out ceremonial first pitches to their dads.
- James Madison University Night
- Dukes students, staff, faculty, alumni and families are welcome to Nationals Park for James Madison University Night.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket receive a co-branded Nationals and James Madison retro T-shirt.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/JMU.
- 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, JUNE 14 vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (1:35 P.M.)
- Toy Story 5™ Day
- Kids aged 12 and younger will receive a James “Woody” T-shirt.
- Toy Story 5™-themed photo-ops will be available on the main concourse for all fans to enjoy.
- Team UP Day
- More than 30 youth baseball and softball leagues from D.C., Maryland and Virginia will celebrate their season’s accomplishments at Nationals Park during Team UP Day.
- The Nationals Team UP program began in 2015 and annually supports youth leagues across the DMV, encompassing more than 1,400 teams and 16,000 players.
- TV host and reporter Alexa Datt will host a Q&A with pitcher Cade Cavalli prior to the game.
- Team UP participants will be able to enter the ballpark at 11:00 a.m. for activities including balloon twisters, a baseball card giveaway, bracelet making, caricature artists, coloring with Screech, face painting, photo-ops and more.
- Capitol Hill Little League Coach and Commissioner Brian Kirrane will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Team UP participants will create a tunnel for the Nationals’ starting lineup and make the call to “Play Ball!”
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/TeamUp.
- More than 30 youth baseball and softball leagues from D.C., Maryland and Virginia will celebrate their season’s accomplishments at Nationals Park during Team UP Day.
- Signature Sunday
- Two 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 at 12:15 p.m., 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.
- 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.
- Two 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.
MONDAY, JUNE 15 vs. KANSAS CITY ROYALS (6:45 P.M.)
- Branch Appreciation Day presented by RTX: U.S. Army
- The Nationals will host the second Branch Appreciation Day of the season with S. Army Day.
- UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will perform a flyover before the game.
- Representatives from 3rdS. Army Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will line the field during pregame ceremonies.
- An infantry squad vehicle used by The Old Guard will be on display in Center Field Plaza for fans to take photos.
- 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 service members.
- Service members must present a valid Military ID or proof of service at the First Base Box Office on June 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m., while supplies last.
- For more information, visit Nationals.com/Military.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 vs. KANSAS CITY ROYALS (6:45 P.M.)
- Negro Leagues Night
- The Nationals honor the legacy and history of the Negro Leagues and the contributions of the Homestead Grays to baseball in Washington, D.C.
- 20,000 fans will receive a replica Homestead Grays jersey presented by AARP.
- The Nationals honor the legacy and history of the Negro Leagues and the contributions of the Homestead Grays to baseball in Washington, D.C.
- Prior to the game, the Nationals will host the Negro Leagues Legacy Panel moderated by Denise Rolark-Barnesk, publisher and second-generation owner of the Washington Informer, including author and historian Robert Luke; Director of Banneker City Little League and Howard University baseball Coach Jamall McKay; and Doug Foster, grandson of William Foster and nephew of Rube Foster, two Baseball Hall of Famers**.** Opening remarks will be delivered by Shani Hosten, AARP’s Vice President, Inclusive Impact. The panel will begin at 5:15 p.m., with the Left Field Gate opening at 4:30 p.m.
- The Nationals will recognize the past, present and future of African Americans in the game of baseball during an on-field Legacy Ceremony featuring former Negro Leagues players, current and former Nationals players and coaches, a high school student and Nationals Academy participants.
- President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Former Negro Leagues pitcher Pedro Sierra will also be available to sign autographs during the second inning at the Team Store Windows.
- Washington National Cathedral Associate Director of Music and Howard alumna Michele Fowlin will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing and the national anthem.
- Howard University Night
- Nationals Park welcomes all Bison students, staff, faculty, alumni and families for Howard University Night.
- Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a co-branded Nationals and Howard retro T-shirt.
- For more information and to purchase a special ticket, visit Nationals.com/Howard.
- $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.
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 four different uniforms during the upcoming homestand:
- 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
- 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 $74.99 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 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 wmata.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.