Coming off a week-long road trip, the Nationals return to D.C. for a seven-game homestand featuring a pair of N.L. West opponents. Washington opens with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, followed by a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Single-game tickets for all Nationals home games are on sale now starting at just $13. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit nationals.com/Tickets.
The season’s fourth homestand features Value Day; a Juan “Soto Shuffle” bobblehead giveaway; Pups in the Park; West Virginia University Day; City Connect uniforms; the second game of the Patriotic Series; the launch of Summer Reading Sundays; Signature Sunday; Kids Run the Bases; and more.
As a reminder, if you would like to cover any events at Nationals Park, please contact Valerie Todryk Krebs at Valerie.Krebs@nationals.com or Devon Bridges at Devon.Bridges@nationals.com for credentialing information in advance of the event.
TUESDAY, MAY 24 vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (7:05 PM)
· Nationals legend Ryan Zimmerman will join play-by-play commentator Bob Carpenter and color commentator Kevin Frandsen in the MASN broadcast booth.
THURSDAY, MAY 26 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (7:05 PM)
· Value Days
o The Washington Nationals host the second of their monthly Value Days, offering discounts on tickets, concessions, merchandise and parking. Highlights include:
§ Tickets – Starting at just $9
§ Concessions – 40% off 25 oz. cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, hot dogs, fountain sodas, and bottled water using the mobile ordering promo code VALUE
§ Merchandise – 40% off select merchandise items
§ Parking – Parking is available in Lot W for just $10 (regularly $20)
o To learn more about Value Days and to purchase discounted tickets and parking, visit nationals.com/ValueDays.
FRIDAY, MAY 27 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (7:05 PM)
· Juan “Soto Shuffle” Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines
o The first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a Juan “Soto Shuffle” bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines.
SATURDAY, MAY 28 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (4:05 PM)
· Pups in the Park
o Skip the dog park and bring your best friend to Nationals Park on Saturday for the second of five Pups in the Park games this season.
o Fans can enjoy the game with other dogs and dog lovers from seats in the pet-friendly Outfield Reserved section.
§ All proceeds from dog ticket sales will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
§ Participants must complete a waiver and bring it to the game in order to bring their dogs into Nationals Park.
o For more information and to purchase tickets and download the waiver, visit nationals.com/Pups.
o Click HERE to download photos and b-roll of previous Pups in the Park events.
· College Day Series – West Virginia University Day
o Throughout the season, the Nationals celebrate local colleges and universities with pre-game assets and themed content around the ballpark, plus limited edition co-branded Nationals hats, available with the purchase of Special Event Tickets.
o For more information and to purchase tickets for West Virginia University Day, visit nationals.com/Special.
· Families of Valor
o The Nationals and Sean Doolittle will host members from TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and their families for batting practice and a private meet-and-greet prior to Saturday’s game.
§ The Nationals are proud partners of the TAPS organization – a nonprofit that provides support to family members, casualty officers and caregivers of America’s fallen military service members.
o Throughout the Rockies weekend series, the Nationals will honor members from TAPS as part of the Salute to Service.
· City Connect On-Field Wear Date
o During all Saturday home games this season, the Nationals will sport their cherry blossom-themed City Connect uniforms.
o To learn more about City Connect, the uniform design, wear dates, and to buy City Connect merchandise, visit nationals.com/CityConnect.
SUNDAY, MAY 29 vs. COLORADO ROCKIES (1:35 PM)
· Patriotic Series presented by PenFed – Memorial Day
o The Nationals are proud to host the Patriotic Series presented by PenFed, honoring the men and women of the U.S. military and first responders. This series features special programming, pre-game assets and in-game recognition.
o On Sunday, May 29, the Nationals host the annual Memorial Day remembrance.
· Summer Reading Sundays
o New this season, the Nationals will host Summer Reading Sundays prior to select home games. Summer Reading Sundays feature a Nationals Player Ambassador plus reading and literacy-themed programming from partner organizations including Arlington Public Library, DC Public Library, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution and the Nationals Children’s Museum.
§ On Sunday, May 29, Player Ambassador Sean Doolittle will host a read-along in the Kennedy Room from 12:15-1:15 p.m. The event is free and open to all fans with tickets for the day’s game.
o To learn more about Summer Readings Sundays, visit nationals.com/SummerReading.
· Signature Sundays
o Every Sunday home game, two Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the Nationals dugout.
o The Nationals will provide vouchers at Section 103 on a first-come, first-served basis, weather permitting.
· Kids Run the Bases
o Kids ages 4 through 12 are invited to run the bases after Sunday day games, weather permitting.
o Jr. Nationals MVP members will have access to an exclusive line. For more information on the Jr. Nationals Kids Club, visit nationals.com/JrNats.
BUDWEISER HAPPY HOUR ENTERTAINMENT
· Tuesday, May 24 – The Breakaways at Budweiser Terrace presented by Budweiser.
· Thursday, May 26 – DJ Stylus Chris at Budweiser Terrace presented by Budweiser.
· Friday, May 27 – Sam Jones and the Sinners at Budweiser Terrace presented by Budweiser.
· Saturday, May 28 – DJ Vania at Budweiser Terrace presented by Budweiser.
**All performances begin two hours before first pitch
NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES 5050 RAFFLE
· Available during all home games this season, the 5050 Raffle offers fans the chance to win big cash prizes while supporting the community impact work of Nationals Philanthropies. New ticket prices and additional prizes give fans more ways to win.
· Online ticket sales open three hours prior to first pitch, and tickets are also available inside Nationals Park at kiosks located by sections 108, 118, 138, 203 and 223 or from roving sellers through the middle of the 7th inning.
· Tickets can be purchased using cash, credit and debit cards at the following price points: 5 for $10, 20 for $20, 100 for $40, and 300 for $100.
· Fans can also purchase Raffle tickets from their computers or mobile devices anywhere within the District. For more information and to purchase Raffle tickets online, visit nats4good.org/5050.
NATIONALS PARK ENTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
· Security Procedures
o Fans can now enjoy expedited entry into Nationals Park with the implementation of CEIA OpenGate technology at all guest entrances.
§ Fans no longer need to remove jackets or items from their pockets.
· New Bag Policy
o As part of the new procedures, all bags larger than a clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not be larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches.
o Fans may bring a clutch (5” x 7” x ¾” or smaller) in addition to or instead of a clear bag.
o Fans with diaper or medical bags may use ADA/Family lanes at the Center Field and Home Plate gates.
o Binbox is available for fans whose bags do not comply with ballpark regulations.
o Backpacks are not allowed.
· To learn more about Nationals Park entry policies and procedures, please visit nationals.com.
GETTING TO THE BALLPARK
Parking options for Nationals fans start at $20 and are available online at nationals.com/Parking. All Washington Nationals parking lots are now cashless, and will only accept credit card payment at this time. 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 the D.C. Circulator from Union Station, 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.
Fans traveling to the ballpark should be aware that there are construction projects underway in the surrounding area. To ensure safe crossings, please be mindful of signage and directions given by public safety officers.
BALLPARK SAFETY
Nationals Park is a completely non-smoking and tobacco-free facility per District of Columbia law. There is no exception for electronic cigarettes or any other type of smoking device, or for smokeless tobacco or any other type of tobacco product.
MLB and the Nationals require that all people entering Nationals Park walk through a metal detector or be screened with handheld metal detectors to search for prohibited items. This includes a thorough inspection of all jackets, coats, packages, bags, purses, and any other containers brought to any of the Nationals Park entry gates.
For game tickets and more information, call 202.675.NATS(6287) or visit nationals.com/Tickets.