O.A.R. Original Song “Our Diamond, Our District” Pays Homage
to the Nationals’ Place in the Fabric of Our City
Washington, D.C., is a city made by the people, for the people. Our city’s historic monuments are for everyone. But these streets are our streets. This is our District.
The new Washington Nationals City Connect uniforms, unveiled today with help from Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman, are an homage to the quadrants, grand avenues and even the traffic circles that connect us. More than just pathways through our nation’s capital, these are the streets that bring us home, and we are proud to wear those streets on our hearts. This is the District Blueprint.
“This season marks our 20th Anniversary, and my family and I are so proud of how this team has become woven into the fabric of our city,” said Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner. “These uniforms are a great representation of how baseball has the power to bring us all together, and we are continually honored to play for the people of Washington, D.C.”
The cap and jersey patch both feature a new stylized block W, which surrounds the outline of the Capitol Dome. The W is flanked on either side by the District’s iconic cherry blossoms. On the patch, the W sits on a tile background, reminiscent of some of the city’s most recognizable architectural features like the Capitol rotunda, Library of Congress and brutalist Metro stations. The interlocking DC on the chest, which was worn by the Nationals from 2006-10, receives a 3D treatment in a nod to the 1956 Washington Senators logo. A mosaic detail trims the white pants, representing the diverse makeup of Washington, D.C., and how its residents come together to form a work of art. Visit nats.com/CityConnect for more details and information.
To celebrate the launch of the new uniforms, Platinum-certified rock band O.A.R, which was founded in Rockville, Md., created the original song “Our Diamond, Our District.” The song is featured in the District Blueprint launch video and will be heard in the ballpark all season long. O.A.R. will perform the song live during its postgame concert at Nationals Park on Friday, May 9. Visit nats.com/SummerConcerts for information and to purchase tickets.
“From our DMV roots, our love for D.C. sports runs deep,” said Richard On of O.A.R. “We’re honored to support this launch with a song inspired by the great people of Washington, D.C.”
A limited number of the new jerseys are available as part of a District Blueprint Plan, an all-access plan that includes a standing room ticket to every Nationals home game during the regular season as well as a voucher for a customized City Connect jersey for less than $7 per game. District Blueprint Plan tickets are available now at nats.com/DistrictPass.
The Nationals will first take to the field in the District Blueprint uniforms on Saturday, March 29 (4:05 p.m.) and Sunday, March 30 (1:35 p.m.) vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The uniforms will regularly be worn on Friday and Saturday home games during the 2025 season. Special wrapped Metro cars and busses will travel through the tunnels and on the streets of Washington, D.C., beginning Monday, April 14, through the season.
The Washington Nationals open their 2025 season at home vs. the Phillies on Thursday, March 27, at 4:05 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available at nats.com/Tickets.