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 24 U.S. Navy 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 24 beginning at 5:30 PM. The First Base Box Office at Nationals Park is located on the corner of First St SE and Potomac Ave SE. All seating is subject to availability, while supplies last.

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.)
Negro Leagues Panel: Rich History, Painful Legacy: The Washington Nationals believe we have a responsibility to address national issues. One way that we can encourage dialogue on race relations is through the context of the rich history and painful legacy of Negro League Baseball.
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.

Nats on Base Summer Reading Challenge

The Washington Nationals and DoD-MWR Libraries are working together to make reading even more fun each summer. Please check back later for more information.

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.

Questions? Please contact us at 202.675.NATS (6287) or email [email protected].

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

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 presented by PenFed

The Patriotic Series presented by PenFed 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 24: Military Appreciation Day: Two complimentary tickets for active duty, dependents, veterans, retirees, reservists, National Guard, and DoD Civilians with Military ID or proof of service.

For tickets, visit the First Base Gate Box Office, located to the right of the staircase on First Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE, beginning 5:30 p.m. on April 24th.

May 26: Memorial Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 11: Heroes Day – September 11th Remembrance

Branch 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.

April 5: National Guard Day
May 24: U.S. Navy Day
June 18: U.S. Army Day
July 6: U.S. Marine Corps Day
July 19: U.S. Space Force Day
August 5: U.S. Coast Guard Day
September 25: 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 [email protected]. Dates are subject to availability.

For more information on the Nationals Military ticket discounts, please contact 202.675.NATS(6287) or [email protected].

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