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Notable Features of the Nationals Stadium
- High Tech Features - The ballpark is equipped with advanced audio-visual technology, food service venues and family friendly entertainment and gaming. The 4,811 square foot high-definition scoreboard is probably the largest in the nation.
- Premium Seating - The 41,000 stadium seats are angled so that each one has a great view of the playing field. There are 4,000 high-priced club seats and 76 luxury suites that provide the opportunity for elegant corporate or personal entertainment. The 500-seat Presidents Club and a 1,300-seat Diamond Club offer indoor dining. The Presidents Club has unique views of the press room and the player's practice batting cages.
- Open Design - The main concourse offers an almost 360-degree view of the playing field, so that fans can see the game while purchasing concession items.
- Accessible Seating – Since the playing field was built 24 feet below street level, about 55 percent of fans will not have to climb stairs, ramps or elevators to reach their seats.
- Panoramic Views – The ballpark offers panoramic views of the Anacostia River, the Navy Yard, the surrounding city and landmarks such as the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument.
- Green Design - The new stadium is one of the most environmental friendly ballparks in America, with particular attention to issues affecting the health of the Anacostia River such as storm water management and minimization of water pollution. Nationals Park was designed to be energy efficient and was constructed with 20 percent of recycled materials.
- Events and Tours – The Nationals Stadium is available to rent on non-game days for private receptions, corporate meetings, trade shows, tours, concerts, etc. Indoor club spaces can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.
- Kids Entertainment – An interactive kids area includes a Sony Playstation Pavilion, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Rookie’s Concession Stand, SingStar Stage (karaoke), batting cage, pitchers cage, playground and a photo area. These amenities open three hours prior to the start of each game.
Food Concessions at the Nationals Stadium
There are 48 concession stands and almost 200 points of sale. Traditional ballpark food including hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, popcorn and pretzels is available as well as specialty items like salads, crab cake sandwiches, burritos & tacos and old bay fries. Nationals Park features the following local food service vendors that celebrate the culture and cuisine of Washington, DC.- Ben's Chili Bowl
- Boardwalk Fries
- Cantina Marina
- Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co.
- Kosher Sports
- Krazee Ice
- Hard Times Café
- La Piccola Gelateria
- Mayorga Coffee
- Red, Hot and Blue
- Noah's Pretzels
Tickets
To purchase tickets, see the official websiteLocation
1500 South Capitol Street, SEWashington, DC
The stadium is bounded by South Capitol Street to the west, N Street to the north, First Street to the east and Potomac Avenue to the south.
See a map and directions to the new stadium.
Transportation to the Nationals Stadium
For 2008, parking is very limited and the easiest way to get to the Nationals Baseball Stadium is by public transportation. The Navy Yard Metro stop is about a 1/2 block from the main entrance and has been expanded to accommodate a large crowd.Another option is to take advantage of FREE Parking at RFK Stadium and take a free luxury motorcoach to and from the new baseball stadium. The buses will operate continuously from an hour and a half before game time until an hour and a half after the last inning. Read more about transportation and parking at Nationals Stadium
