Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (June 3-5) & Atlanta Braves (June 6-9)

June 3rd, 2024

Following a seven-game road trip, the Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park to host two straight divisional series, with a three-game set vs. the New York Mets followed by a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. The fifth homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for fans of all ages, including a Nationals soccer jersey giveaway, UK-US Friendship Day, Night OUT and the first show of the Nationals Postgame Summer Concert Series featuring four-time GRAMMY nominee Flo Rida. Tickets for all Nationals home games are available at nats.com/Tickets and the box office.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 vs. NEW YORK METS (6:45 PM ET)

  • Lou Gehrig Day Recognition
  • Major League Baseball’s fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day honors the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig while also raising awareness for ALS. The Washington Nationals are proud to recognize this important event during the team’s first home game following the league-wide recognitions that occurred on June 2.
  • Since 2023, Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and his wife Jodi have teamed up with Nationals Philanthropies to “Strike Out ALS” – a cause that is personal to Rizzo and his family.
  • Proceeds from Monday’s 5050 Raffle will support the local chapter of the ALS Association as well as I AM ALS.
  • The 5050 Raffle Early Bird Prize will be an authentic Lou Gehrig Day baseball signed by Mike Rizzo.
  • Pregame assets include:
  • Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by ALS advocate Brooke Eby.
  • Lineup Card Delivery by J. Mark Wallach on behalf of I AM ALS.
  • Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation
    • Plus, PEDIGREE Foundation will hand out rainbow bandanas to all pups in attendance.

    • Monday’s event is the third of six Pups in the Park games this season. Fan’s best friend can enjoy a day at the ballpark with the purchase of a special ticket, which benefits the Humane Rescue Alliance.

    • Visit nats.com/Pups to purchase tickets and download the waiver.

    • *TUESDAY, JUNE 4 vs. NEW YORK METS (6:45 PM ET)**

    • University of North Carolina Day

    • The Nationals College Day Series continues with University of North Carolina Day. Fans that have purchased a special ticket will receive an exclusive co-branded jersey. Visit nats.com/UNC for details.

    • Tuesdays at Nationals Park

      • Tickets start at just $9; parking in Lot W is just $10; and select concessions items are available from $3-$5.

      • Every Tuesday at Nationals Park offers deals and steals for all fans with deep discounts on tickets, concessions and parking. Learn more at nats.com/Tuesday.

      • *THURSDAY, JUNE 6 vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (6:45 PM ET)**

      • Night OUT

        • Photo opportunities with a Night OUT photo wall display will be available in Center Field Plaza throughout the game.

        • Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by Bianca Del Rio, a special guest of Team DC.

        • Bianca Del Rio is the winner of Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She made history during her 2019 comedy tour as the first drag superstar to headline Carnegie Hall and Wembley Arena, selling out both venues.

        • National Anthem performed by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC.

        • Lineup Delivery by Kai McFadgion and AJ Ingson, recipients from the Team DC College Scholarship Program.

        • Fans are invited to join the Nationals in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Nationals Park during the club’s 19th annual Night OUT. The Nationals are proud to have the first and longest-running Pride night in MLB, working to welcome all fans to the ballpark.

        • Fans who purchase the special Night OUT ticket will receive an exclusive Nationals Night OUT Wearable Flag, and $5 of every special ticket sold will be donated to Team DC.

        • The game will feature several fun activations and pregame assets, including:

        • Visit nats.com/NightOUT for more information.

      • Budweiser Happy Hour Entertainment

      • DJ Harry Hotter presented by Budweiser performs at the Budweiser Terrace beginning when gates open at 5:30 p.m., complementing this season’s expanded happy hour. Visit nats.com/HappyHour for details.

      • *FRIDAY, JUNE 7 vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (6:45 PM ET)**

      • Nationals Summer Concert Series: Flo Rida

        • July 19 vs. Cincinnati Reds: Two-time GRAMMY nominee and 20-time Platinum certified singer Carly Rae Jepsen

        • August 9 vs. Los Angeles Angels: Chart-breaking and Platinum certified artist Teddy Swims

        • September 27 vs. Philadelphia Phillies: GRAMMY-winning country music trio Lady A

        • The Washington Nationals host the first postgame summer concert of the season, featuring four-time GRAMMY nominee and 42-time Platinum certified rapper, singer and songwriter Flo Rida.

        • Postgame concerts are free to attend with the purchase of a game ticket and will begin approximately 30 minutes following the final out. On-field passes for Flo Rida are now sold out, but fans looking to upgrade their viewing experience for upcoming shows can still purchase the passes.

        • The remaining concerts in the postgame concert series are:

        • To learn more about the Summer Concert Series, visit nats.com/SummerConcerts.

      • UK-US Friendship Day

      • The Nationals are pleased to partner with the British Embassy and the British Defence Staff in the US for the third annual UK-US Friendship Day at Nationals Park. Visit nats.com/UKUS for more information.

      • UK-themed games, the singing of the UK and US national anthems, music and prizes - courtesy of the International Spy Museum, Brompton Bikes and The Jefferson Hotel - plus other fun activities will be featured throughout the game.

      • William & Mary Day

      • The Nationals College Day Series continues with William & Mary Day. Fans that have purchased a special ticket will receive an exclusive co-branded jersey. Visit nats.com/WM for details.

      • Budweiser Happy Hour Entertainment

      • Lights Out By 8 presented by Budweiser performs the Budweiser Terrace beginning when gates open at 5:30 p.m., complementing this season’s expanded happy hour. Visit nats.com/HappyHour for details.

      • *SATURDAY, JUNE 8 vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (4:05 PM ET)**

      • Nationals Soccer Jersey presented by Budweiser

      • 20,000 fans ages 21 and over will receive a special Nationals soccer jersey presented by Budweiser.

      • The soccer-inspired Nationals jersey presented Budweiser kicks off the jersey giveaway series at Nationals Park this season. A football-inspired jersey (Aug. 11) and a hockey-inspired jersey (Sept. 28) will follow.

      • Youth Baseball Academy Graduation

        • The Nationals Youth Baseball Academy is the signature program of Nationals Philanthropies. Now in its 10th year of programming, the Academy has served more than 6,000 D.C. youngsters through a continuum of free programs designed to foster their positive character development, academic achievement and improved health.

        • Members of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy’s graduating class will be on-field for a special pregame ceremony, joined by the official Academy Player Ambassador Josiah Gray.

      • Old Dominion University Day

      • The Nationals College Day Series continues with Old Dominion University Day. Fans that have purchased a special ticket will receive an exclusive co-branded jersey. Visit nats.com/ODU for details.

      • Budweiser Happy Hour Entertainment

      • DJ Stylus Chris presented by Budweiser performs at the Budweiser Terrace beginning when gates open at 2:45 p.m., complementing this season’s expanded happy hour. Visit nats.com/HappyHour for details.

      • *SUNDAY, JUNE 9 vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (1:35 PM ET)**

      • Ceremonial First Pitch thrown by Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

      • The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, Daniels was selected with the second overall pick in the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft.

      • Wear Orange Weekend

      • The Washington Nationals are teaming up with local professional sports teams for the third consecutive year to highlight their commitment to community safety and ending gun violence. Together, the teams have raised over $200,000 for gun violence intervention programs in the last two years.

      • This year, proceeds from Saturday’s 5050 Raffle will benefit the Everytown’s Community Safety Fund, and fans can donate to the cause directly at give.nats4good.org/SafeDCNow.

      • Team UP Festival

        • Now in its ninth year, Team UP includes 33 leagues across DC, Viriginia and Maryland, supporting more than 1,400 teams and more than 18,000 children. Designed to defray costs by providing uniform merchandise and remove barriers to entry for the sport, Team UP has collective saved local leagues and players more than $2 million dollars while helping provide opportunities that cultivate a passion for baseball.

        • For more information, visit nats.com/TeamUPFestival.

        • Team UP participants and coaches receive free tickets to the game and are invited to arrive early to enjoy family-friendly activations at the ballpark, including the opportunity to engage in a Player Q&A, autograph signings (first come, first served basis) and more.

      • Family Fun Days

        • Signature Sundays - Every Sunday home game, two 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.

        • Kids Run the Bases – Kids ages 4 through 12 are invited to run the bases after Sunday day games, weather permitting. Jr. Nationals MVP members have access to the front of the line. Learn more at nats.com/Kids.

        • Sundays are family fun days at Nationals Park. Along with season-long amenities like the family picnic area and Nationals Park Kids Zone, Sunday games include:

        • *KIDS EAT FREE PRESENTED BY MARS**

        • At every home game for the remainder of the season, kids ages 12 and under will be able to get a free kids meal that includes one Hebrew National hot dog, a bottled water, a bag of chips and Topps baseball cards (while supplies last).

        • Vegetarian hot dog meals and gluten-free kids meals are also available at select concession stands.

        • To redeem the kids meal, fans must scan their ticket with their child present at one of the designated concessions locations by the end of the seventh inning.

        • Meals may be picked up at the Kids Eat Free kiosks by Sections 111 and 143, the Nats Dog stand at Section 229 and the Section 314 Grand Slam Grill.

        • When picking up the kids meal, fans have the option to make a donation to Washington Nationals Philanthropies – the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals – to help achieve their goal of donating 100,000 meals to the local community. A donation of $4 helps provide a meal to a neighbor in need.

        • To learn more about the return of Kids Eat Free, visit nats.com/KidsEatFree.

        • *NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES 5050 RAFFLE**

        • The 5050 Raffle is available for all home games this season, offering fans the chance to win big cash prizes while supporting the community impact work of Nationals Philanthropies.

        • Online ticket sales will open three hours before first pitch, and tickets will also be available inside Nationals Park at the kiosks located by sections 108, 138, 240 and 312 or from roving sellers through the middle of the 7th inning.

        • Tickets can be purchased using cash, credit and debit cards at 3 for $10, 30 for $20, 120 for $40, and 400 for $100.

        • Fans can also purchase raffle tickets from their computers or mobile devices anywhere within the District. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets online, visit nats4good.org/5050.

        • *NATIONALS PARK ENTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

        • Go-Ahead Entry

          • Go-Ahead Entry uses facial authentication technology to streamline the ticket-scanning experience, allowing ticket holders who have opted-in to the service to enter the ballpark at dedicated gates at full walking speed without stopping.

          • A new addition to the entry process, the Nationals are incorporating MLB Go-Ahead Entry at the ballpark this season.

          • Go-Ahead Entry is an alternative option to the traditional ticket scanning process and is optional for fans.

          • Nationals Park has four Go-Ahead Entry stanchions: two at Center Field Gates, one at Right Field Gate and one at First Base Gate.

          • All fans will still go through the CEIA OPENGATE™ security screening, implemented in 2022 and used at all entrances.

          • More information on MLB Go-Ahead Entry can be found at nats.com/GoAheadEntry.

        • Water Bottles

        • Nationals Park continues to allow clear, factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottles no larger than one liter. Metal and glass water bottles are not allowed, nor are frozen water bottles. Only one water bottle per person is permitted.

        • Water bottle refill stations are available throughout the ballpark.

        • Bag Policy

        • All bags larger than a clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not be larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches. Fans may bring a clutch (5” x 7” x ¾” or smaller) in addition to or instead of a clear bag.

        • Fans with diaper or medical bags may use ADA/Family lanes at the Center Field and Home Plate gates to have their items inspected.

        • Binbox is available for fans whose bags do not comply with ballpark regulations.

        • To learn more about Nationals Park entry policies and procedures, please visit nats.com.

        • For more information about Nationals Park, visit*** nats.com/Guide*.***