Washington Nationals 4th of July Game vs Pittsburgh Pirates 2026
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Celebrate the 4th of July 2026 with America's favorite pastime — watch the Washington Nationals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in a special Independence Day morning game, the perfect start to your July 4th in the nation's capital.
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
FIRST PITCH: 11:05 AM EDT
LOCATION: Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
ADMISSION: Ticketed (use code VISITDC for 15% off at nationals.com)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Washington Nationals make a patriotic tradition of their July 4th home game — scheduling the first pitch at 11:05 AM to allow fans to enjoy the rest of the holiday before heading to the National Mall for the evening fireworks. Baseball on the Fourth of July in America's capital city is an experience with no equal — the flags fly, the national anthem rings out, and patriotic moments are woven throughout the game-day experience at Navy Yard's award-winning ballpark.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 11:05 AM first pitch — perfectly timed for a July 4th morning game
• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
• Patriotic Independence Day in-game celebrations
• Nationals Park — one of MLB's best ballpark experiences in the nation's capital
• Located in Navy Yard — plenty of restaurants and bars for pre/post-game dining
• 15% off with code VISITDC at nationals.com
TIPS:
• Metro Green Line: Navy Yard-Ballpark station is steps from the gate
• Arrive early for pre-game ceremonies and to soak in the July 4th atmosphere
• After the game: the National Mall fireworks start at 10:30 PM — plan your day accordingly
• Navy Yard has great post-game bars and restaurants along the Anacostia waterfront
Baseball on the Fourth of July in Washington DC — a quintessentially American way to spend the nation's 250th birthday. Tickets: nationals.com (code VISITDC = 15% off)
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
FIRST PITCH: 11:05 AM EDT
LOCATION: Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
ADMISSION: Ticketed (use code VISITDC for 15% off at nationals.com)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Washington Nationals make a patriotic tradition of their July 4th home game — scheduling the first pitch at 11:05 AM to allow fans to enjoy the rest of the holiday before heading to the National Mall for the evening fireworks. Baseball on the Fourth of July in America's capital city is an experience with no equal — the flags fly, the national anthem rings out, and patriotic moments are woven throughout the game-day experience at Navy Yard's award-winning ballpark.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 11:05 AM first pitch — perfectly timed for a July 4th morning game
• Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
• Patriotic Independence Day in-game celebrations
• Nationals Park — one of MLB's best ballpark experiences in the nation's capital
• Located in Navy Yard — plenty of restaurants and bars for pre/post-game dining
• 15% off with code VISITDC at nationals.com
TIPS:
• Metro Green Line: Navy Yard-Ballpark station is steps from the gate
• Arrive early for pre-game ceremonies and to soak in the July 4th atmosphere
• After the game: the National Mall fireworks start at 10:30 PM — plan your day accordingly
• Navy Yard has great post-game bars and restaurants along the Anacostia waterfront
Baseball on the Fourth of July in Washington DC — a quintessentially American way to spend the nation's 250th birthday. Tickets: nationals.com (code VISITDC = 15% off)
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Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, United States
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