Nationals Park A-Z Information Guide | Washington Nationals (2024)

Salute to Service
The Nationals offer premium seating in the exclusive Terra Club for select military groups during every game, providing a special experience for wounded veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Honorees are recognized on NatsHD at the end of the third inning. Tickets are allocated through military hospitals and support organizations and are not available for individual distribution.

Scalping
See RESALE OF TICKETS/SCALPING.

Scoreboard Messages
Nationals guests wishing to display general welcome, birthday, and/or anniversary messages on the NatsHD scoreboard may do so by making a $100 donation to the Washington Nationals charitable foundation, Washington Nationals Philanthropies, at least 24 hours prior to the start of the game they wish to have their message appear. Scoreboard messages will be displayed during the middle of the fifth inning. Guests interested in ordering a scoreboard message must visit nats4good.org/scoreboard to place their order. To secure your group name on the Nationals Scoreboard, email [emailprotected].

Season Plan Holder Center
The Season Plan Holder Center is located behind Section 139 on the Main Concourse. This service area is the main hub for all Nationals Season Plan Holders. The Season Plan Holder Center is open every game, starting 90 minutes prior to first pitch, and closes at the conclusion of the fifth inning. Season Plan Holders may stop by to speak with a Ticket Service Representative about their account, meet their rep, load eCASH, and more. You may also contact Nationals Ticket Services on non-gamedays by calling 202.675.NATS(6287) or emailing [emailprotected].

Seating Policy
The Nationals are committed to providing an affordable, guest-friendly, high-quality entertainment experience in a world-class facility. In order to ensure that all guests receive the value of their ticket purchase, only the person with a valid game ticket to a particular seat will be able to occupy that seat. Nationals’ staff will be checking tickets to safeguard each guest’s individual ticket purchase. Illegal use or tampering with a valid ticket may lead to additional penalties, including removal from the ballpark.

Segways
Segways are defined as a mobility device under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Guests with mobility limitations may operate Segways inside the ballpark, provided they do so in a safe manner that does not create risk of injury to the operator or to other guests. Segways are not permitted to travel at a speed faster than the speed of a standard motorized wheelchair. Nationals Park does not rent or provide Segways for guests to use. Nationals Park team members cannot take responsibility for or provide storage for Segways.

Self-Defense Sprays
Self-defense sprays, including, without limitation, pepper spray and mace may not be brought into Nationals Park. See GUEST CONDUCT POLICY. (Prohibited Items).

Sensory Kits

The Nationals are proud to offer sensory kits available for guests with sensory needs during Nationals home games. Sensory kits may be signed out at our Main Guest Services located in Centerfield Plaza – the kits include:

  • Noise Reducing Headphones
  • Fidget Tools
  • Lanyard

A valid government-issued ID will be held until the kit is returned.

Sensory Room
The Sensory Room, located near Section 140, is a room built to ensure the best guest experience for those with sensory needs. Guests may checkout a sensory bag from main guest services, located in Centerfield Plaza.

Shirley Povich Media Center
The press box in Nationals Park is named the Shirley Povich Media Center in honor of the late Hall-of-Fame baseball writer. A longtime friend of Nationals Principal Owner Theodore N. Lerner, Povich entertained fans with his daily musings in ”This Morning with Shirley Povich” and his writings on baseball. Nationals Park’s state-of-the-art video and audio system is an integral component of the Shirley Povich Media Center.

Signs
See GUEST CONDUCT POLICY. (Banners & Signs).

Single-Game Tickets

Need help purchasing Single-Game Tickets, or have questions? Call 202-675-NATS(6287) and select menu option 2. Nationals representatives will be available to assist you between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Smoking & Tobacco
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, nor smokeless tobacco or any other type of marijuana or tobacco product.

Spring Training
The Nationals get things started each spring at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, and fans are encouraged to enjoy some sun and join friends and neighbors for Grapefruit League action. Those interested in ticket information can call the Tickets.com office at 888.632.NATS(6287) or visit nationals.com/spring.

Statues
World-renowned husband and wife artists Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt, along with Jody Rotblatt, Sean Bell, and Oscar Leon, worked hundreds of hours to bestow on Nationals Park the likes of Josh Gibson, Frank Howard, and Walter Johnson in white bronze. These Negro League Baseball, Major League Baseball, and D.C. sports icons have staked their claim near Home Plate Gate where they can be seen, admired, and discussed by all who enter the gates of Nationals Park. Known for many types of art mediums, the team from the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany in Highwood, Ill. has created such artistic immortalizations as Michael Jordan, "Magic" Johnson, Gordie Howe, Ty Cobb and – Mr. Take Me Out to the Ballgame himself – Harry Caray.

Stella Artois Bar
The Stella Artois Bar is located on the Main Concourse near Sections 112 and 113 and is open to all fans. For information on hosting a private event in the Stella Artois Bar on a non-game day, please visit nationals.com/events.

Strollers
Strollers are permitted in all concourse areas at Nationals Park. Strollers that are unable to fold and fit under a Nationals Park seat must be checked at a Guest Services location (Center Field Plaza, or behind Sections 131 or 320). If a guest has a stroller that, once folded, will fit under a Nationals Park seat, he/she will be permitted to take it to their seat. The Nationals are not responsible for the stroller if it has not been checked.

Suggestions
Fans looking to make a suggestion or give the Nationals feedback can do so by visiting Main Guest Services located in Centerfield Plaza. Guests may also email suggestions to [emailprotected].

Suites
The Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Suites deliver some of the most breathtaking sightlines in Nationals Park. Boasting a private and intimate atmosphere, each suite features leather chairs surrounded by granite-top tables, porcelain tile flooring, and fine woven carpeting. The 55-inch flat screen HD-television over a marble-top wet bar enhances the condominium atmosphere. Retractable glass doors open up to three tiers of outdoor seating and offer a stunning view of the playing field.

Located on the Suite level, you will find our club spaces designed to accommodate all guests from large organizations to family-sized packages:

  • Club 24: Enjoy the intimacy and luxury of the Suite level with your company’s own private four-seat theater box and dedicated dining table.
  • K Street Boxes: Matches the excitement of the Club 24 space, offering you all of the amenities of a season-long suite in a four-seat theater box.
  • Silver Slugger Suite: Host your next corporate function or family outing in our most contemporary club group space.
  • Club 3 & Gold Glove Club: Enjoy smaller Season Plans in an all-inclusive suite atmosphere.

Call 202.675.NATS(6287) or email [emailprotected] for more information. For information on hosting a private event in these spaces on a non-gameday, please visit nationals.com/events.

Supervised Children Policy
At Nationals Park the safety and enjoyment of all of our fans is our top priority. Nationals Park requires that children be supervised by a responsible person at all times. Please note the following:

  • Children below the age of 14 will NOT be permitted to enter Nationals Park to attend a baseball event or attend a Nationals Park ballpark tour unsupervised.
  • Children below the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a responsible person age 16 or older.

A responsible person is defined as an individual age 16 or older who exhibits all of the behaviors expected of them in accordance with the Nationals Park code of conduct policies.

  • Responsible person(s) supervising a child below the age of 14 must remain with the child at all times while at Nationals Park.
  • Groups failing to abide by this policy may be asked to leave.
Nationals Park A-Z Information Guide | Washington Nationals (2024)

FAQs

What can I bring into Nats Park? ›

Any bag larger than a 5” by 7” by ¾” clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC. Fans with diaper or medical bags may use ADA/Family lanes. All bags are subject to search. Binbox is available for fans whose bags do not comply with ballpark regulations.

Can you bring water bottles into Nationals Park? ›

Bottles and Cans

Metal or glass containers of any kind are prohibited (except for clear, factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottles no larger than one liter, juice boxes, insulin containers and baby food). Only one water bottle per person will be permitted.

How early can you get into Nationals Park? ›

Gates open 80 minutes prior to first pitch during day games.

How do you get autographs at Nationals Park? ›

Fans must obtain a free voucher in order to participate in the autograph sessions – vouchers will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at Section 103, starting when the gates open 80 minutes before first pitch (75 minutes for 6:45pm games). Fans are limited to one autograph voucher per person.

What size purse can you take to the Nationals? ›

For MLB games, the Nationals Park bag policy requires all bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches to be clear plastic, PVC, or vinyl. These can be clear tote bags and on-gallon plastic freezer bags. Non-clear bags must be 5 x 7 x 0.75 inches or smaller, such as a clutch.

Can I wear a fanny pack to the Nationals stadium? ›

VISITING NATS PARK

No bags are permitted, except clutch bags measuring 5” x 7”x 3/4” or smaller, diaper bags or bags used for ADA/medical reasons measuring 16” x 16” x 8” or smaller.

What items are prohibited at Washington Nationals? ›

Brooms, poles and staffs of any kind. Weapons (including, without limitation, pocket knives), fireworks and other illegal substances. Camera lenses in excess of eight inches, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks.

Can I bring my vape into a baseball game? ›

All tobacco, chewing tobacco, vaping, or cannabis products are prohibited from being brought into the stadium. Miami Marlins – loanDepot . Whether it's traditional cigarettes, e-cigs, or smokeless tobacco, it's not allowable to vape inside the stadium.

Can you bring food into a baseball game? ›

While bringing in outside food is allowed, many fans also enjoy exploring the variety of food and beverage options available at MLB stadiums. From classic ballpark hot dogs to gourmet cuisine, stadiums often offer a diverse range of culinary experiences for fans to enjoy.

Where to park for the Nats game? ›

Nationals Park Parking
  • 8 O St. SW - Personal Spot #1. (49) ...
  • 1411 South Capitol Street SW - Lot. (47) 5 min(0.2 mi) ...
  • 1413 Carrollsburg Place SW - South Spot. (33) 6 min(0.3 mi) ...
  • 221 Tingey St SE - Thompson DC - Valet. (57) 6 min(0.3 mi) ...
  • 110 G St. SW - Spot #25 Only. 28 min(1.3 mi) ...
  • 109 C St. SE - Left or Right Whole Tandem Spot.

Are Nats games fun? ›

The highlight of the game is definitely the Presidents Race and it's always so silly and fun, which is great to see. The park is also located to lots of good restaurants and bars, so you can easily make a full day of the game. It's a fun park and one we'd visit again! Stopped in for a game with the kids.

What time is batting practice at Nationals Park? ›

Batting practice is, of course, the most popular pre-game pastime for fans who arrive early. For a normal 7:05 start time, the Nationals are scheduled to hit until 5:30, when the visitors take the field until 6:20.

Are autographs cash only? ›

**Celebrity Autographs are sold only on-site in Celebrity Row and are Cash Only. A Standard Autograph is a celebrity autograph on an 8×10 photo. Usually, guests will provide many photos to choose from.

Are autographs worth it? ›

Autographs are big business and can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. How much a particular autograph is worth usually depends upon a couple of factors: the popularity or notoriety of the person in question and rarity. The more popular or notorious a person is, the more valuable the autograph.

How do I get a Derek Jeter autograph? ›

All requests and paperwork may be submitted to mail@turn2foundation.org or fax at 212-475-3378. If approved, we will forward your authenticated autographed item and a Proceeds Form that we ask you to complete and return following your event.

What can you bring into the stadium? ›

For NFL events, all bags must abide by the NFL Clear Bag Policy. Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium.

What bags are allowed at Citizens Bank Park? ›

What bags are allowed inside Citizens Bank Park? Guests are allowed to bring clutch purses and/or fanny packs that are no larger than 5" x 7", clear bags that are no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", medical bags and diaper bags into the stadium. All bags will be subject to search upon entering Citizens Bank Park.

Does MLB have a clear bag policy? ›

Those policies are left to the individual ballparks, but most follow the same principles. For example, most MLB ballparks allow small bags the size of a clutch (5-by-9-by-2 inches). Anything larger but does not exceed a maximum size (usually 16-by-16-by-8 inches) – needs to be in clear plastic, vinyl or PVC.

What is the bag policy at Nats stadium reddit? ›

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 16” by 16” by 8” (e.g., clear tote bags, one-gallon plastic freezer bag (i.e., Ziploc bag), etc.); provided, however that buckles, grommets, hardware or other décor may not conceal any part of the bag. Anyone know how that bolded part works in practice?

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