Gameday Guide

Nationals Park

Washington, District of Columbia · Washington Nationals

CLEAR BAG
16" x 16" x 8"
GATES
1h20 before
TRANSIT
Rail
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

16" x 16" x 8"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Any bag larger than a 5" x 7" x 0.75" clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Small non-clear clutch bags 5" x 7" x 0.75" or smaller are permitted along with a clear bag.
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Promos this week

AUG
30
SUN
Ticket Package12:15 PM
Pokémon GO Day

Special ticket purchase required.

vs Marlins
AUG
31
MON
Ticket Package6:45 PM
Italian Heritage Day

Special ticket purchase required.

vs Marlins
SEP
1
TUE
Ticket Package6:45 PM
Margaritaville® Night

Special ticket purchase required.

vs Braves

Teams that play here

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Plan your visit

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Getting in

Gates. All gates open 80 minutes prior to first pitch (75 minutes for 6:45 p.m. games). Gates open 75 minutes before first pitch for 6:45 p.m. games; 80 minutes for all other games.
Transit. The Green Line serves the Navy Yard/Southwest Waterfront area near the ballpark. Guests can also take the Orange/Blue/Silver Line to Capitol South Metro and walk to Nationals Park along New Jersey Ave to M Street, or exit at the Eastern Market station near Barracks Row. Lines: Metro Green Line, Metro Orange Line, Metro Blue Line, Metro Silver Line.
Rideshare. Ride-hailing pick-up/drop-off is not permitted on South Capitol Street (a busy highway). Suggested pick-up locations near the ballpark are N St SE & New Jersey Ave SE, L St SE between First St SE & New Jersey Ave SE, and M St SE & Half St SE.
Accessibility. Accommodations for guests with disabilities include ADA seating, wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, drinking fountains, and ATMs. Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots (call 202.675.NATS). Prior to each home game the Metropolitan Police Department allows ADA drop-off along First Street SE near the grand staircase at Potomac Avenue & First Street SE. ADA-accessible entrance gates: Centerfield Gate, 1st Base ADA (corner of 1st St SE & Potomac Ave), Home Plate Gate, Media & Suites, and Left Field Gate.
Entry. All persons entering must walk through a metal detector or be screened with hand-held metal detectors, and all jackets, coats, packages, bags, purses and other containers are subject to inspection. No re-entry: guests may not exit and re-enter Nationals Park using the same ticket. Prohibited items include weapons/firearms and pocket knives, coolers and hard-sided containers, outside alcohol, drones, laser pointers, beach balls and inflatables, and noisemakers.

Parking lots

Garage B. Accessed on N Street SE; select additional accessible parking spaces made available first come, first served for accessible season ticket parking permit holders
Garage C. Accessed on First Street SE (corner of N & 1st Street SE); location of complimentary bike valet; select additional accessible parking spaces available first come, first served
Official parking:mlb.com ›mlb.com ›

Food worth the line

The Change-Up Food Hall (formerly the Budweiser Brew House) in Center Field Plaza features rotational vendors, guest chefs, and food specialties like Player Pick 'Em.

In the neighborhood

The revitalized Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront areas feature several restaurants within walking distance of the ballpark; Barracks Row along 8th Street SE (near the Eastern Market Metro station) offers additional restaurant and retail options.

Tickets & gear

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Nationals Park?

Nationals Park requires a clear bag no larger than 16" x 16" x 8". Any bag larger than a 5" x 7" x 0.75" clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Small non-clear clutch bags 5" x 7" x 0.75" or smaller are permitted along with a clear bag. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), soft-sided and hard coolers, luggage, computer bags and camera bags are prohibited; non-clear bags/backpacks purchased inside the stadium complex during the game may be tagged and permitted that day only. Exceptions may be made for diaper bags and other bags used for medical reasons; fans with diaper or medical bags may use ADA/Family lanes.

Does Nationals Park require a clear bag?

Yes. Nationals Park enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 16" x 16" x 8". Limited exceptions apply.

Can you bring outside food into Nationals Park?

Single-serving food items may be brought in as long as they are contained in one of the approved bags under the current bag policy or carried in your hands so they can be safely screened by security. Metal or glass containers are prohibited except 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 and no frozen water bottles.

When do gates open at Nationals Park?

All gates open 80 minutes prior to first pitch (75 minutes for 6:45 p.m. games).

Where do you park for a Washington Nationals game?

Nationals Park has on-site lots including Garage B, Garage C. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.