Step Inside: Nationals Park – Home of the Washington Nationals

Stadium History | Parking & Admission | Seating & Capacity | Food & Concessions

Home of the Washington Nationals

Catch baseball in the Nation’s Capital at Nationals Park, home of MLB’s Washington Nationals. Located along the Anacostia River, Nats Park stands as the central entertainment complex of the Navy Yard neighborhood, offering unobstructed views of the District, easy access to riverfront attractions like The Yard and most importantly, a ticket to World Series-winning baseball. Below, discover everything you need to know about Nationals Park and feel the Natitude before first pitch.

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Nationals Park History

Nationals Park helped re-establish baseball in Washington, D.C. by giving the nascent Nationals, who moved from Montreal in 2005, a ballpark of their own after three seasons at RFK Stadium. The local George Washington University Colonials baseball team played the first game at Nationals Park on March 22, 2008, followed by the Washington Nationals’ home debut during an exhibition against the Baltimore Orioles on March 29 and Opening Day on March 30.

Around the stadium, notable features are nods to the team and city’s baseball legacy, like the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame in left field, the surrounding Ring of Honor, the split in the upper-deck mirroring the design of the Washington Senators’ previous ballpark Griffith Stadium and statues at the Home Plate Gate honoring Senators players Walter Johnson and Frank Howard and Washington Homestead Grays catcher Josh Gibson of the Negro leagues.

After minor construction projects in 2009, 2011 and 2017, the stadium completed its most extensive renovation effort in 2024. Improvements included a 4,780-square foot jumbotron by Daktronics, stadium-wide updates to ribbon board displays and upgrades to the audio, video and light systems. Though not a design feature, guests won’t be able to miss Nats fans’ longest-running tradition: the Presidents Race, where mascots for presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt race around the field in the middle of the fourth inning.

In 2018, Nationals Park hosted the first MLB All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. since 1969. The following year, the Nats brought the World Series to Washington for Games 3, 4 and 5 en route to their first championship. Outside of baseball, Nats Park put on the 2015 NHL Winter Classic for the neighboring Washington Capitals and has seen concerts by the likes of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Lady Gaga, P!NK, Bad Bunny, Billy Joel and more. Since 2012, the stadium has hosted an 11:00 a.m game on every July 4.

Parking and Admission at Nationals Park

Nationals Park is located at 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast in Washington, D.C. To reach the stadium, fans traveling by car can take advantage of the I-495 Capital Beltway and converging highways like the I-695 Southeast Freeway, I-66, I-270, I-295 and I-395. Nationals Park parking is available in the GEICO Garage, Garage C and H or Lots M, T, U and W. Prices for parking at Nationals Park can range from $30 to $59, though costs vary.

 

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Parking lots open two hours and 15 minutes before first pitch and close one hour after the game ends. Bike valet parking can be found in Garage C. Tailgating is not permitted in any Nationals Park garage or lot. Parking lots, as well as Nationals Park in general, are cashless. Parking passes are offered ahead of gameday via the team’s website.

Using public transportation, Nationals Park is accessible by Metro rail at the Navy Yard-Ballpark station via the Green Line or the Capitol South station via the Orange, Blue or Silver Lines. Nationals Park is reachable by bus via the Metrobus service on the Red, Orange, Blue and Silver lines or the DC Circulator from Union Station. View routes and schedules for bus and rail via the WMATA website.

Before arriving, review the Nationals Park bag policy, which permits clear bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8”, non-clear clutch bags smaller than 5” x 7” x ¾” and medically necessary medical or diaper bags. Backpacks, coolers or luggage of any kind are not allowed. Nationals Park rules also prevent access to guests with any prohibited items such as weapons, drones, fireworks, laser pointers, noisemakers and non-service animals. Single-serving food and one sealed water bottle can be brought in, though containers cannot be larger than one liter or made from metal and glass. To view the full list of the Nationals Park policy for entry, consult the venue’s website.

Nationals Park Capacity & Seating Options

The Nationals Park seating capacity can reach up to 41,373 fans. Seating is split between five levels: Field, Mezzanine, Suite, Gallery and Upper Gallery. Although there are plenty of great sightlines to the field, fans can also take in views of the Washington Monument and the Capitol building from the upper decks on the first-base side. Accessible seating is offered on every level of Nationals Park.

Nats Park premium seating is divided amongst club seats, boxes and suites. For club seats, check out the Terra Club, PNC Diamond Club, FIS Championship Club, Gold Glove Club or Club 3, while more exclusive options include two championship boxes and the Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson Suites. VIP at Nationals Park can be requested by submitting a Premium Ticket Information Form or calling (202) 675-6287.

Before securing your tickets, check out the Nationals Park seating chart to find your preferred viewing area.

Food & Beverage Options at Nationals Park

Nationals Park concessions cover all the ballpark classics along with local favorites and signature specialty offerings. Find a breakdown of food and beverage vendors at Nationals Park below.

 

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Food & Beverage Concession Vendors by Section at Nationals Park

Center Field Plaza

• The Change-Up Food Hall

Section 102

• Electric Cool-Aid

Section 103

• Cutwater Cocktails & Draft

Section 105

• Funnel Cake

• Haute Dog & Fries

Section 106

• Kam and 46

• Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard

• Swizzler

Section 108

• Dippin’ Dots

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 109

• Chesapeake Crab Cake Company

• Cotton & Reed Bar

• Craft Beer Corner Marketplace

Section 110

• Ben’s Chili Bowl

• District Drafts

• Grand Slam Grill

Section 112

• Capital Candy Jar

Section 113

• Eli’s Crepes

• Stella Bar

Section 114

• Taste of the Majors

Section 115

• Enzo’s Pizza

• South Mountain Creamery

Section 116

• Dippin’ Dots

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 117

• Grand Slam Grill

• Taqueria Picoso

Section 118

• Rocklands BBQ

Section 119

• District Drafts

Section 128

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 129

• Dippin’ Dots

• District Drafts

• Nats Snacks

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 130

• Grand Slam Grill

• Ssongs Korean Corn Dogs

Section 132

• Swizzler

• Cutwater Bar

Section 133

• Hard Times Café

Section 134

• Dippin’ Dots

Section 136

• Base Line Brews Marketplace

• Capo Deli

• Los Cinco Tacos

• Melissa’s Field of Greens featuring Mush DC

• South Mountain Creamery

Section 137

• Fuku

Section 138

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 141

• Base Line Brews Marketplace

• Ben’s Chili Bowl

• District Drafts

• Grand Slam Grill

Section 143

• Dippin’ Dots

• Electric Cool-Aid

• Funnel Cake

• Kosher Grill

• South Mountain Creamery

Section 147

• Cocktail Counter

Section 148

• Avoiding Gluten featuring Arepa Zone

Section 203

• Diamond Classics

Section 205

• Craft Beer Corner Marketplace

Section 209

• Champions Food Court (Terra Club, PNC Diamond Club and FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 211

• Champions Grill (FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 214

• Enzo’s Italian Kitchen (FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 216

• Champions Carvery (Terra Club, PNC Diamond Club and FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 218

• Grays Bar (FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 219

• Anacostia Station (FIS Champions Club Only)

Section 222

• Casamigos Sky Deck

Section 223

• District Drafts

Section 227

• Dippin’ Dots

• Craft Beer Corner Marketplace

• Enzo’s Pizza

• Pop Fly Popcorn

Section 229

• Nats Snacks

Section 232

• Haute Dogs & Fries

Section 233

• Craft Beer Corner Marketplace

Section 235

• South Mountain Creamery

Section 238

• Lucky Danger

Section 239

• Roaming Rooster

Section 240

• Shake Shack

Section 242

• Budweiser Terrace Bar

Section 243

• FOGO Flavors

• ULTRA Loft

Section 301

• Devils Backbone Left Field Lodge

Section 302

• Dippin’ Dots

• Grand Slam Grill

• Lemonade

Section 304

• Taste of the Majors

• Arepa Zone

Section 306

• Craft Beer Corner Marketplace

Section 307

• Ben’s Chili Bowl

Section 308

• Ssongs Korean Corn Dogs

Section 309

• District Drafts

• Los Cinco Tacos

Section 310

• Nats Snacks

Section 311

• Enzo’s Pizza

Section 312

• Capitol Candy

• Dippin’ Dots

Section 313

• Grand Slam Grill

• South Mountain Creamery

Section 314

• Base Line Brews Marketplace

Section 315

• Haute Dogs & Fries

Section 317

• Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard

Section 320

• Curveball Cocktails

• Swizzler