Nationals homestand highlights vs. Orioles and Marlins

The Washington Nationals are back in D.C. for a five-game homestand that opens with two games of the Beltway Series vs. the Baltimore Orioles, followed by a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. Single-game tickets start at just $9. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit nationals.com/Tickets.

The season’s 11th homestand features Hispanic Heritage and Roberto Clemente Day; kids Nationals Screech Handmade by Robots ™ Vinyl Figure giveaways; the season’s final Pups in the Park game; City Connect uniforms; Girl Scout Day; Value Day; Signature Sunday; Kids Run the Bases; and more.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (7:05 PM)

·        Beltway Series presented by Inova

o   The Nationals will host their neighbors from the north as part of the annual Beltway Series presented by Inova when the Baltimore Orioles visit Nationals Park for a two-game set.

·        Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by ESPN baseball analyst and 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award recipient Tim Kurkjian.

·        Peace Corps Night

o   The Nationals will host the Peace Corps Parade of Nations ceremony prior to Tuesday night’s game. More than 100 flag holders will line the field on the warning track during the national anthem.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (7:05 PM)

·        Healthcare Services Day

o   The Nationals are proud to celebrate dedicated healthcare professionals including doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and all members of the medical team during Healthcare Services Day.

o   To learn more about Healthcare Services Day and to purchase a special event ticket, visit nationals.com/Healthcare.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (7:05 PM)

·        Hispanic Heritage Day and Roberto Clemente Day

o   The Nationals will celebrate Washington D.C.’s vibrant and diverse Hispanic culture before and throughout the game with special recognition given to the home countries of the club’s Spanish-speaking players. Fans receive a limited-edition Nationals Hispanic Heritage Day t-shirt with the purchase of a special event ticket.

o   Prior to the game, the Nationals will recognize 2021 MLB Roberto Clemente Award winner Nelson Cruz and the club’s 2022 nominee Josh Bell.

§  Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by D.C. United defender Andy Najar, a native of Choluteca, Honduras.

§  Audacy Spanish-music station El Zol will provide pregame entertainment with a performance from DJ Xplosive in the Center Field Plaza. 

o   To learn more and to purchase Hispanic Heritage Day tickets, visit nationals.com/HispanicHeritage.

·        Navy Yard Remembrance

o   Prior to the game, the Nationals will honor and remember those who lost their lives in the deadly shooting that took place on Sept. 16, 2013, at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters in Navy Yard.

o   Our Nation’s colors presented by the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard.

·        College Day Series – Catholic University

o   Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a special co-branded Nationals hat. For more information and to purchase tickets for Catholic University Day, visit nationals.com/Catholic.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (4:05 PM)

·        Nationals Screech Handmade by Robots ™ Vinyl Figure presented by Harris Teeter

o   The first 5,000 fans (ages 3-12) in attendance will take home a Nationals Screech Handmade by Robots ™ Vinyl Figure presented by Harris Teeter.

·        Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation

o   Skip the dog park and bring your best friend to Nationals Park on Saturday for the final Pups in the Park game this season.

§  Over the weekend, PEDIGREE Foundation is supporting Wolf Trap Animal Rescue and the Humane Rescue Alliance to encourage pet adoptions.

§  Wolf Trap Animal Rescue will be stationed outside of the Coca-Cola Clubhouse next to the Budweiser Terrace escalator with adoptable dogs and puppies for fans to visit and inquire about adoptions.

§  PEDIGREE Foundation will provide Wolf Trap Animal Rescue with a matching donation for the puppies adopted following the game.

§  PEDIGREE Foundation will also cover all adoption fees for any dogs adopted at Humane Rescue Alliance on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.

o   For more information and to purchase tickets and download the waiver, visit nationals.com/Pups. Proceeds from dog tickets sold benefit Humane Rescue Alliance.

o   Click HERE to download photos and b-roll of previous Pups in the Park events.

·        Faith Day

o   Following the game, the Nationals will host a celebration of faith with National Community Church's NCC Worship that includes a Q&A with select Nationals players.

§  For every special ticket sold, $5 will be donated to benefit The House DC.

§  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nationals.com/Faith.

·        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.

§  Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards, who will debut their cherry blossom-themed City Edition uniforms this season.

o   To learn more about City Connect, visit nationals.com/CityConnect.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (1:35 PM)

·        Nationals Screech Handmade by Robots ™ Vinyl Figure presented by Harris Teeter

o   The first 5,000 fans (ages 3-12) in attendance will take home a Nationals Screech Handmade by Robots ™ Vinyl Figure presented by Harris Teeter.

·        Girl Scout Day

o   The Nationals will host area Girl Scout associations, service units, troops and families for Girl Scout Day at Nationals Park. 

o   With the purchase of a special ticket, fans will receive a limited edition Nationals Girl Scout patch. For every special event ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital.

o   For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nationals.com/GirlScouts.

·        College Day Series – George Washington University

o   Fans who purchase a special ticket will receive a limited edition co-branded Nationals hat. For more information and to purchase tickets for George Washington University Day, visit nationals.com/GW.

·        Value Days

o   The Washington Nationals host the final Value Day of the season, offering discounts on tickets, concessions, merchandise and parking. Highlights include:

§  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.

·        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

·        Enjoy Happy Hour at Nationals Park prior to every home game during the regular season with $4 off 25oz cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA. Enter the code BUDHAPPY while using mobile ordering at Nationals Park beginning when gates open up until 30 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch.

·        To learn more about Budweiser Happy Hour, visit nationals.com/HappyHour.

CYCLE REVERSE VENDING MACHINES

·        As part of its involvement in Anheuser-Busch’s National Recycling League, Nationals Park is the first Major League Baseball stadium to install Cycle Reverse Vending Machines.

o   Located near the Budweiser Brew House and next to the Budweiser Terrace, fans will have the chance to win rewards in exchange for recycling their empty beverage containers at these machines.

·        Fans insert empty beverage containers at the machines and scan a QR code to receive a unique transaction ID. After entering information in the web app, users will find out instantly if they have won along with instructions on how to redeem their prize.

o   Each home game, one grand prize winner will take home two tickets to a future Nationals game, with other prizes including koozies, keychains and more.

o   At the end of the season, Nationals Park’s top 10 recyclers will win a Budweiser MLB dugout mug.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK AT NATIONALS PARK

·        The BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park offers daily Happy Hour specials from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

o   $5 Draft Beer and $15 Bud Buckets

o   $6 House Wine

o   $10 Rail Drinks

o   $7 Nachos

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.