A trip to Nationals Park provides baseball fans with an opportunity to both experience downtown and catch a Washington Nationals game. Before you step foot on the grounds, here’s everything you must know about the venue.
The Washington Nationals play at Nationals Park.
Nationals Park is in Washington, D.C. The address is 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Nationals Park has a seating capacity of 41,339.
All gates open 90 minutes before the game’s scheduled time.
Tailgating is not allowed at any of the Nationals Park garages and lots.
Guests are invited to watch batting practice once the gates are open. Batting practice times are approximate and subject to change without notifying you. If you do get there in time for batting practice, you could get lucky and have one of the players throw you a ball as a souvenir.
Bags allowed into Nationals Park must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 16” by 16’ by 8″.
You are allowed to bring outside food into Nationals Park, but it must be in a soft-sided container or cooler. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and must not exceed 16” x 16” x 8”. Only one bottle of water per person can be allowed in.
Yes, Nationals Park is cashless and only accepts credit or debit cards for payment.
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How much is the parking at Nationals Park?
Parking can cost anywhere from $20 to $49 at Nationals Park. All lots will open two and a half hours before the start of each game. Drive-up parking is limited and not guaranteed. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase parking in advance to ensure availability.
What bars are close to Nationals Park?
Since you can’t tailgate at Nationals Park garages or lots, we have lists of a few bars within walking distance of Nationals Park.
- Tap99, 1-minute walk
- Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites, 1-minute walk
- Takoda Navy Yard, 2-minute walk
- The Big Stick, 3-minute walk
- Thompson Bar Room, 5-minute walk
How much is a suite at Nationals Park?
A Nationals Park suite can cost between $4,500 to $20,000, depending on the size of the suite, day, package, and who is playing. We have listed the different types of suites and what they consist of. All suites have a private bathroom and a dedicated suite attendant and include all-inclusive food and beverages, including beer and wine.
- Silver Slugger Suite: Holds up to 50 guests. Located on the third level down the left field line.
- Party Suites: Ideal for groups of 32. Offers outdoor seating and an indoor hospitality area.
- Washington Suites: Behind home plate; accommodates 23–29 guests with exceptional views.
- Lincoln Suites: Located between the bases, hold 16–24 guests and offer premier sightlines.
- Jefferson Suites: Intimate setting for 15–19 guests, perfect for small groups and VIPs.
What is there to eat at Nationals Park?
There is so much food to choose from at Nationals Park. We have listed different places you can eat at. If you want to see the menu of the places, download the MLB Ballpark app to see all the menu options each food stand has.
Main Concourse (Highlights)
- Haute Dog & Fries, Section 105
- Medium Rare, Section 105
- Hard Times Café, Section 105
- See. You. Tater., Section 106
- Lobster Shack, Section 107
- Harris Creek Oysters, Section 107
- Senators Sausage, Section 108
- Ben’s Chili Bowl, Section 109
- Dolci Gelati, Section 113
- Grazie Grazie, Section 114
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Section 114
- La Casita Pupuseria, Section 116
- Grand Slam Grill, Section 110
- South Mountain Creamery, Section 115
- Enzo’s Pizza, Section 115
- Change Up Chicken, Section 117
- Nats Dogs & Pop Fly Popcorn, Section 129
- Georgetown Grill, Section 130
Gallery Level
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Section 307
- Senator’s Sausage, Section 308
- Dolci Gelati, Section 309
- Steak of the Union, Section 315
- Taqueria del Barrio, Section 316
- Ben’s Chili Bowl, Section 318
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