See a baseball game or tour Nationals Park

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Key Info

1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Price & Hours

Varies
Varies

Details

Sports, Tours
Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day

Nationals Park Overview

Nationals Park is home to the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball team. The stadium opened in March 2008 and is located in the popular Navy Yard neighborhood. Seating over 40,000 fans, it offers a vibrant atmosphere for baseball enthusiasts. Visitors and locals can enjoy games typically from March through October, so check the schedule to ensure they're in town during your visit. You can purchase tickets for an exciting afternoon or evening of baseball. Every seat offers a great view of the action, and there are numerous concession options including barbecue, tacos, sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, beer, cocktails, and the famous Ben's Chili Bowl.

Stadium Tours

If the team isn't in town when you are, you can still explore the stadium on a two-hour tour for $25. Tours run on non-game days at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The tour includes a visit to the media box, dugout, bullpen, and the visiting team's locker room.

Atmosphere and Services

Environment

Nationals Park boasts a lively atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food options, and cleanliness. It's a great place to enjoy America's pastime.

Concession Costs

While the food and drinks are delectable, be prepared for higher prices at the park's concessions.

Accessibility

Metro and Bus Services

The stadium is easily accessible via the Metro's Green line, with the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop nearby. Several buses also stop on M Street close to the park.

Parking Facilities

There are several parking lots and garages available on-site for those driving to the game.

Tickets

Pricing

Ticket prices vary based on seat location, game time, and opponent, generally ranging from $20 to $450 for a single-game ticket. For more information about Nationals Park, to check the schedule, or to buy game and tour tickets, visit the ballpark's website.

Interested in exploring more MLB stadiums? Check out our roundup of the best baseball stadium trips.

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