Game Day Entertainment
Nationals games are fun for the whole family! Check out the schedule below to learn about all of the fun things going on before and during Nationals games to help you plan for your next trip to Nationals Park!
Activity | Time | Location | Notes |
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Pregame Photos | 30-60 minutes before scheduled first pitch | Center Field Plaza | Photo opportunity with the Racing Presidents as fans enter Nationals Park before the game |
GEICO Presidents Race | Middle of 4th Inning | Race starts in Center Field and finishes on warning track in front of 1st Base dugout | George, Tom, Abe and Teddy race to victory (or hilarious defeat) in the award-winning GEICO Presidents Race |
Racing Presidents Photos | Throughout 5th inning | GEICO Photo Station behind Section 131 | Photo opportunity with the Racing Presidents and the GEICO Gecko |
Seventh-Inning Stretch | Middle of 7th inning | 1st Base & 3rd Base Dugouts | The Racing Presidents lead fans in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!” |
Barnyard Pump | Middle of 9th inning and middle of extra innings | On-field | Mascots & characters cheer on the Nationals |
Nats Win Celebration | After Final Out Following a Win | On-field | Screech appears on field waving the Nats Win flag |
Signature Sundays | Sunday Games Only – 60 minutes before scheduled first pitch, weather permitting | 1st Base Dugout | 2 Nationals players will sign autographs, weather permitting. Fans must obtain a free voucher to participate – vouchers are available on a first come, first served basis and will be distributed behind Section 103 starting when the gates open, 90 minutes before first pitch. |
Kids Run the Bases | Sundays Afternoon Games Only – 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game, weather permitting | The line for Kids Run the Bases forms outside the ballpark on the First Street sidewalk | Kids age 4-12 can run the bases after Sunday afternoon games. The run starts at first base and ends at home plate. Adults must drop children off at first base and meet them near home plate. |
Inside Nationals Park