Military Initiatives

As a token of our gratitude to the military community’s service and support, the Nationals are honored to offer two (2) complimentary tickets to the May 18 National Guard Day game to all former or current active duty, dependent, veteran, retiree, reservist, National Guard, and DoD service members! To claim your tickets, present your valid Military ID or proof of service at the First Base Box Office on May 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The First Base Box Office at Nationals Park is located on the corner of First Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE. Limited ticket quantities available. All seating is subject to availability, while supplies last. Must have MLB Ballpark app and MLB account to receive tickets.

Nats on Base

Through the Nats on Base initiative, the Nationals aim to provide year-round experiences that contribute to the quality of life for service members and their families in the Washington D.C. region, reaching them where they live and work - as well as in-Park. The team works with regional and base leadership to develop programming and identify outreach opportunities at local installations.

Professional Development

Leadership Exchange: Nationals front office executives and coaching staff will offer non-military perspectives to service members on a variety of topics, including leadership and specialty fields (security/planning, facilities, field maintenance, etc.)
Employee Recognitions: The Nationals will align with base recognition programs, provide prizes and recognition for employees of quarter and/or year. Potential prizes would increase in value based on level.

Intramural Support

Uniform program: The Washington Nationals will provide, at no cost to the teams, a Nationals-branded jersey and cap to each man or woman participating in the base-affiliated softball league. Teams are differentiated through the use of a variety of styles and colors of T-shirts, jerseys and caps.

Battle of the Bases

The Battle of the Bases softball tournament serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region.

The 2025 Battle of the Bases Championship Game was held on Saturday, September 13 under the lights at Nationals Park. Congratulations to Marine Corps Base Quantico, back-to-back Battle of the Bases Champions!

Questions? Please contact us at 202.675.NATS (6287) or email groupsales@nationals.com.

Base HIIT

Base HIIT is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout for service members at Nationals Park. Fitness is core to the military’s mission, and Base HIIT provides a unique opportunity for service members to take the field at Nationals Park, utilizing areas like the bullpens, field, and stadium steps for five minute workout stations. The Nationals will offer dates throughout the year for bases to participate.

Salute to Service presented by Leidos

The Nationals offer premium seating in the Terra Club for select military groups and their families during every home game. At the end of the third inning, honorees are recognized on the NatsHD scoreboard and receive a standing ovation from fans.

Tickets are allocated through military bases, hospitals, and support organizations and are not available for individual distribution.

Discounted Tickets

The Nationals and GovX.com have a special ticket offer to reward all active-duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel.

Patriotic Series

The Patriotic Series celebrates America and the national pastime at Nationals Park. These games feature on-field programming, pregame ceremonies and patriotic uniforms to honor service members and their families.

April 17: Military Appreciation Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 11: Heroes Day – September 11th Remembrance

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Branch Appreciation Days

The Nationals dedicate a special game to honor and celebrate each of the six branches of the military, as well as the National Guard. At each of these games, representatives from the branch will participate in the pregame ceremony and the Salute to Service.

May 18: National Guard Day
June 15: U.S. Army Day
June 22: U.S. Space Force Day
July 27: U.S. Marine Corps Day
August 12: U.S. Coast Guard Day
August 24: U.S. Navy Day
September 16: U.S. Air Force Day

Player Visits

Nationals players embrace opportunities to show their personal gratitude to our nation's heroes. Throughout the season, players visit with service members, veterans and their families at local bases, military hospitals and at the ballpark.

Military Ceremonies

Military service members looking to reenlist, enlist, be promoted, or retire can host their ceremonies at Nationals Park. Along with the ceremony, service members and their guests will get a special, behind-the-scenes look of the ballpark. For more information about the team's military ceremony program, please contact Nationals Park Tours at 202.640.7369, or email ballparktours@nationals.com. Dates are subject to availability.

For more information on the Nationals Military ticket discounts, please contact 202.675.NATS(6287) or groupsales@nationals.com.

The Nationals reserve the right to change any and all 2026 access, benefits, promotions, seating locations and events (including, without limitation, location, dates and times) without notice based upon: 1) federal, city, state and/or local government orders, mandates or restrictions; and 2) other reason as determined by the Nationals and/or Major League Baseball in their sole discretions.

Ticket brokers are not eligible for this offer. All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.

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