Homestand Highlights vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (April 3-5) & St. Louis Cardinals (April 6-8)

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The Washington Nationals will kick off their first homestand of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park for a three-game series followed by a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.

The Nationals have a jam-packed weekend filled with home opener festivities, the Club’s 21st birthday celebrations with Budweiser, Japanese Heritage Day, the first Pups in the Park of the season and a Nationals vintage batting practice pullover giveaway.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (1:05 P.M.)

  • The Nationals will have a jam-packed schedule in celebration of the Nationals home opener. Pre-game festivities include:
    • The World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales will take a tour with Nationals.TV host and reporter Alexa Datt, who will serve as grand master, around Navy Yard beginning at 10:15 a.m. Fans will have a chance for photos in Center Field Plaza beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m.
    • Fans in attendance can enjoy live music on the Budweiser Terrace or check out the Family Picnic Area for face-painting, balloon twisters and caricaturists.
    • Gates open at 11:05 a.m.
  • The Home Opener festivities will continue during the game, including:
    • National anthem, America the Beautiful and God Bless America performed by theS. Army Ceremonial Band
    • 250 military members will create a tunnel in center field for starting lineup and manager introductions
    • Our nation’s colors presented by Joint Armed Forces Color Guard
    • 125 military members unfurling a giant American flag on the field
    • Flyover from four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 121st Fighter Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard
    • Special ceremonial first pitch celebrating baseball’s place in our country’s 250-year history
    • Lineup delivery by Boeing representative Boeing Executive Vice President, Government Operations Jeff Shockey
    • “Play ball!” announced by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
  • Additional details for Opening Day can be found at Nationals.com/OpeningDay.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (4:05 P.M.)

  • Nationals’ 21st Birthday Celebration with Budweiser
    • To celebrate 21 years since the Nationals inaugural game (April 4, 2005), the Nationals and Budweiser are throwing the ultimate birthday celebration.
    • This season, fans celebrating their own birthday can head to Guest Services to receive a Birthday Beer drink token, which can be redeemed for one complimentary beer at the Budweiser Terrace, courtesy of Budweiser.
      • Participants must present a government-issued ID and be 21 or older to participate.
    • The Nationals and Budweiser will have birthday festivities around the ballpark on Saturday, including:
      • 10,000 fans will receive 21st birthday party hats at the Center Field Gates or Budweiser Terrace.
      • Fans can take their photo with two of the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales on the main concourse in Center Field Plaza.
      • Fans can receive a 21st birthday commemorative koozie at the Budweiser Terrace and Happy Hour locations prior to first pitch with the purchase of an Anheuser-Busch product while supplies last.
      • Fans can listen to live music pregame at the Budweiser Terrace beginning at 2:45 p.m. and grab a cupcake courtesy of Harris Teeter, while supplies last.
    • The birthday festivities continue throughout game day with a ceremonial first sip on the field prior to the game and a Happy Birthday sing-along during the second mid-inning break. The Nationals and Budweiser will celebrate lifelong Nationals fan Sorcha Lewis, who will also be celebrating her 21st
  • Japanese Heritage Day
    • The Nationals will celebrate and honor Japanese culture with Japanese Heritage Day.
    • Japanese Heritage Day is the first of 12 heritage days the Nationals will host this season.
    • For more information regarding Japanese Heritage Day, visit Nationals.com/Heritage.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (1:35 P.M.)

  • Signature Sunday
    • At every Sunday home game, select Nationals players, coaches or broadcasters will be available for autographs down the first base line near the Nationals dugout prior to the game.
    • The Nationals will provide vouchers at Section 103 on a first-come, first-served basis for fans of all ages to take part, weather permitting.
  • Easter Sunday
    • The Easter Bunny will hop around Center Field Plaza distributing Easter eggs filled with candy and vouchers redeemable for special experiences.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 vs. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (6:45 P.M.)

  • Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation
    • Fans and their furry friends can attend a game at Nationals Park with the purchase of a special ticket, which includes a Nationals-themed pups bandana. Proceeds from the special tickets will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
    • New this season, fans can earn stamps at every Pups in the Park event with their Pups in the Park Passport presented by PEDIGREE Foundation.
      • Pups Passports stamps collected throughout the season can be redeemed for prizes during the final Pups in the Park on Sept. 27.
    • Visit Nationals.com/Pups to purchase tickets and download the waiver.
  • Vintage Batting Practice Pullover Giveaway
    • 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a Nationals vintage batting practice pullover.
  • $5 Tuesdays
    • Every Tuesday home game, Nationals Park will offer $5 concession items at select concession stands, offering fans special value pricing.
    • Food options include: 12-ounce Bud Light beer, 22-ounce fountain sodas, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels and peanuts.
    • Fans can find $5 food options items at select concession stands. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

DRONE NOTICE

  • Prior to and during the games on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, please be advised that an FAA and MLB-approved drone will be used to capture content for the Nationals.TV telecasts, flying around the exterior of Nationals Park and between foul poles.

NATIONALS.TV

  • Local Nationals games will be produced and distributed by MLB through Nationals.TV, which is accessible through cable and satellite television, and a streaming platform.
    • Fans in the home television market can watch through their cable providers on the following channels in the Washington, D.C. area:
      • Comcast/Xfinity: 1261
      • Charter/Spectrum: 330* or 425^
      • DIRECTV: 641
      • Fubo
      • Verizon Fios: 579
      • Cox: 159

^ - Channel location for Spectrum app on devices

\ - Channel location for traditional set-top-box users*

  • Fans can also purchase Nationals.TV for the discounted seasonal price of $99.99 or for $19.99 a month.
  • For more information regarding Nationals.TV, visit Nationals.com/Watch.

NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES 5050 RAFFLE

  • The popular 5050 Raffle returns for all home games this season, offering fans the chance to win big cash prizes while supporting the community impact work of Nationals Philanthropies. The raffle winner will be drawn after the game.
  • Cash, credit and debit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the ballpark from raffle kiosks and roving sellers.
  • Fans can also purchase raffle tickets from their computers or mobile devices anywhere within Washington, D.C.
  • For the latest information on the 5050 Raffle, visit nats4good.org/5050.

GO-AHEAD ENTRY

  • The Washington Nationals expanded MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Nationals Park, a free service for fans accessible through the MLB Ballpark App.
  • Using facial authentication technology, individuals who opted-in can experience a streamlined ticket-scanning experience.
  • Go-Ahead Entry is available at four gates – two at Center Field Gates, one at Right Field Gate and one at First Base Gate.
  • More information on Nationals Park entry policy and procedures can be found at Nationals.com/Ballpark.

NATIONALS WALLET

  • Nationals Wallet is a centralized payment system integrated into the MLB Ballpark app that allows fans to quickly and easily pay for tickets, concessions and merchandise at the ballpark. Fans only need to store their credit card information once, and they can use Nationals Wallet for all in-venue purchases without having to re-enter payment details, while also being able to access any stored value/eCASH, discounts or Club-provided benefits.
  • Nationals Wallet simplifies the in-venue purchasing process by providing a single payment method for food and merchandise while streamlining transactions, reducing friction and allowing fans to focus on enjoying the game rather than worrying about utilizing multiple payment methods for one transaction.

DELAY-FREE RADIO GAME BROADCAST

  • Fans can listen to the live, delay-free Nationals radio game broadcast for free on their personal devices using the MLB Ballpark app while at Nationals Park, as part of a partnership between the Nationals and ProWire.
    • In a few simple steps, fans can hear real-time commentary from Nationals radio broadcasters Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler, providing a fully immersive gameday experience.
    • For more information, visit Nationals.com/ListenLive.

HAPPY HOUR

  • From gates open until the scheduled first pitch, fans can purchase:
    • 12-ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, and Michelob ULTRA Non-Alcoholic beers for $5.
    • 12-oz cans of Nutrl and Skimmers for $6.
  • Fans can simply order and receive this great deal at The Change-Up bar, Budweiser Terrace and ULTRA Loft.
  • Visit Nationals.com/HappyHour for more information.

GETTING TO THE BALLPARK

  • Parking options for Nationals fans are available online at Nationals.com/Parking. 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 Nationals.com/Schedules.
  • Fans should also consider alternate forms of travel to and from the ballpark, including 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.

For game tickets and more information, call 202.675.NATS(6287) or visit Nationals.com/Tickets.