Nationals Park
Nationals Park is a ballpark in Washington, Washington, D.C., home of the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball’s National League. It opened in 2008, making it 18 years old in 2026 and seats about 41,373 fans. Sits along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood, with glimpses of the Capitol dome from upper-deck seats.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Home of
- Washington Nationals
- League
- National League
- Opened
- 2008
- Capacity
- 41,373
- Dimensions
- Left field 337 ft · Center 402 ft · Right field 335 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Architect
- HOK Sport (now Populous) with Devrouax & Purnell
- Big events
- MLB All-Star Game (2018), World Series (2019)
Famous games at Nationals Park
- Stephen Strasburg strikes out 14 Pirates in his MLB debut
- Jayson Werth's walk-off homer wins Game 4 of the NLDS against the Cardinals
- Max Scherzer no-hits the Pirates, losing a perfect game on a hit batter with two outs in the 9th
- Nationals Park hosts the All-Star Game, an AL win featuring a record 10 home runs
- Juan Soto's 8th-inning hit beats the Brewers in the NL Wild Card Game, starting a title run
Seating guide
- Best views
- Upper-deck seats give glimpses of the U.S. Capitol dome and the Navy Yard skyline; the Center Field Plaza and the 200-level infield clubs give broad looks at the field.
- Shade & cover
- The third-base side gets shade first for afternoon games. Home-plate and third-base club sections 206-216 stay shaded at 1:35 starts, and outfield sections 139-142 have an overhang; right-field sections 240-243 get the most sun.
- Cheapest seats
- The 400-level Gallery seats and outfield upper-deck sections are the cheapest, with high views of the field and the Anacostia waterfront.
- Families
- A Kids Zone play area for ages 10 and under sits by the Right Field Gate, with a family picnic area near section 142.
- Standing room
- The Budweiser Terrace in center field, the Center Field Plaza food hall and the concourse bars are the main gathering spots, and standing-room tickets are sold.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- Not allowedTailgating is not permitted in any Nationals garage or lot.
- Parking
- The team sells parking for garages and lots around the park (B, C, H, M, T, U and W), and more Navy Yard spaces can be reserved through SpotHero; drive-up is only sometimes available.
- Transit
- Metro's Green Line stops at Navy Yard-Ballpark, about a block from the center-field gate.
Stadium tours
Nationals Park offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours. Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Nationals Park in free public archives.
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Questions about Nationals Park
Where do the Washington Nationals play home games?
The Washington Nationals play at Nationals Park in Washington, Washington, D.C..
When did Nationals Park open?
Nationals Park opened in 2008.
How many people does Nationals Park hold?
Nationals Park has a capacity of about 41,373.
What other ballparks are near Nationals Park?
Talbot Field (Catholic University) is also in Washington. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Nationals Park?
The third-base side gets shade first for afternoon games. Home-plate and third-base club sections 206-216 stay shaded at 1:35 starts, and outfield sections 139-142 have an overhang; right-field sections 240-243 get the most sun.
Can you tailgate at Nationals Park?
Not allowed. Tailgating is not permitted in any Nationals garage or lot.
Does Nationals Park offer tours?
Yes. Nationals Park runs ballpark tours. Check the official tour page for dates.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.