The Washington Nationals have scheduled a total of 25 promotional giveaways nights for their upcoming 2026 season and there are some days you might want to get tickets for ASAP!
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It seems like the Washington Nationals may not be going into the 2026 season with many expectations, which, in our opinion, makes it the perfect season to get tickets and head to the ballpark.
Yes, of course, it’s always great to go to games when the Nats are performing well, but there’s something about the lack of expectations that makes every home game an opportunity for a fun time without feeling the sting that comes with being let down.
That being said, if you’re looking for any other excuse to head to Nationals’ games this upcoming season, here is the full schedule of promotional giveaways that the team has slated for the 2026 season:
April 3: Home Opener (vs. Los Angeles Dodgers) While no specific items have been advertised for a giveaway to the 2026 home opener, the Nationals have given away limited-edition merch for the occasion in the past. April 7: Vintage Batting Practice Pullover (vs. St. Louis Cardinals) Free for the first 20,000 fans April 18: City Connect Hockey Jersey (vs. San Francisco Giants) Free for the first 20,000 fans 
Via Washington Nationals April 19: Kids Sleeveless Hoodie Presented by Harris Teeter for Kids Opening Day (vs. San Francisco Giants) Limited to children ages 12 & under May 2: Grogu Bobblehead for Star Wars Day (vs. Milwaukee Brewers) Free for the first 20,000 fans May 15: “Bad Day To Be A Hot Dog” Hat (vs. Baltimore Orioles) Free for the first 20,000 fans 
Via Washington Nationals May 16: (Currently unnamed) D.C. Sports Legend Bobblehead (vs. Baltimore Orioles) Free for the first 20,000 fans May 17: Kids Novelty Sliding Mitt Presented by Harris Teeter (vs. Baltimore Orioles) Limited to children ages 12 & under May 30: CJ Abrams Baseball Card Bobblehead (vs. San Diego Padres) Free for the first 20,000 fans May 31: Kids Racing Presidents Hat Presented by Harris Teeter (vs. San Diego Padres) Limited to children ages 12 & under June 13: Daylen Lile Bobblehead (vs. Seattle Mariners) Free for the first 20,000 fans June 16: Homestead Grays Jersey for Negro Leagues Night (vs. Kansas City Royals) Free for the first 20,000 fans June 23: Nationals Basketball Jersey (vs. Philadelphia Phillies) Free for the first 20,000 fans 
Via Washington Nationals June 25: Nationals Soccer Jersey Presented by Budweiser (vs. Philadelphia Phillies) Free for the first 20,000 fans Limited to adults ages 21+ July 5: Nationals Patriotic Shirt (vs. Pittsburgh Pirates) Free for the first 20,000 fans July 10: Marvel’s Captain America Bobblehead (vs. New York Yankees) July 25: Harry Potter Day Tank Top (vs. Arizona Diamondbacks) Free for the first 20,000 fans July 26: Kids Plush Keychain Presented by Harris Teeter (vs. Arizona Diamondbacks) Limited to children ages 12 & under August 8: Hawaiian Shirt & Shorts Set (vs. Cincinnati Reds) Free for the first 20,000 fans 
Via Washington Nationals August 9: Kids Lunch Box Presented by Harris Teeter (vs. Cincinnati Reds) Limited to children ages 12 & under August 29: James Wood Bobblehead Presented by PEDIGREE (vs. Miami Marlins) Free for the first 20,000 fans September 12: Expos Replica Jersey (vs. Los Angeles Angels) Free for the first 20,000 fans September 25: Nationals Football Jersey + Fan Appreciation Weekend (vs. New York Mets) Free for the first 20,000 fans September 26: Fan Appreciation Weekend (vs. New York Mets) September 27: Fan Appreciation Weekend (vs. New York Mets)