The 2026 Major League Baseball season has reached its high-stakes summer stretch, and the Washington Nationals are battling through the NL East divisional race. To help you track every out of the 162-game marathon, we have updated our signature Free 2026 Washington Nationals Printable Schedule (PDF) with finalized broadcast information, local time zones, and summer pitching rotations. For the official source, see the Washington Nationals schedule at MLB.com.
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2026 Washington Nationals Schedule: Summer Divisional Stretch
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
When is the next Washington Nationals game on TV? The Washington Nationals open a 3-game road series at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, June 5, 2026. First pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET. The game broadcasts on Nationals.TV and is available out-of-market on MLB.tv.
Next Up: 3-Game Road Series at Arizona Diamondbacks
| Fri, Jun 5 | 9:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV | Series Opener |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 4:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV | |
| Sun, Jun 7 | 3:15 PM ET | Peacock | Series Finale |
Fan Note: Right after the Arizona Diamondbacks series, the Washington Nationals visit the San Francisco Giants (Jun 8 – 10). Use the printable download above to print your road-trip tracker.
[FREE DOWNLOAD] 2026 Washington Nationals Printable Schedule (PDF)
Keep the 2026 season at your fingertips. Our high-resolution printable schedule is updated for the April home stand and includes all confirmed TV networks and holiday start times.
How to Watch: The “$99 Media Solution”
For years, Nats fans were tethered to traditional cable to watch MASN. In 2026, Major League Baseball has taken over the production and distribution under the brand Nationals.TV.
- Nationals.TV (The “Problem Solver”): In-market fans can now stream every locally distributed game without a cable subscription. The cost is $99.99 for the season or $19.99 per month.
- Free Over-the-Air (OTA): In a major win for local access, the Nationals partnered with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media to simulcast 10 regular-season games for free over-the-air in the D.C. area.
- Cable/Satellite: Nationals.TV remains available on traditional providers:
- DirecTV: Channel 641
- Xfinity/Comcast: Channel 1261
- Verizon FiOS: Channel 579
- National TV: Watch for the Nats on Apple TV+, ESPN, and FS1 for select exclusive windows.
MLB Resources & Internal Links
- 2026 MLB Standings: Division Races and Playoff Picture
- Full 2026 MLB Schedule & Printable TV Guide
- 2026 MLB Playoff Bracket & Standings Tracker
- 2026 NHL Playoff Bracket & Schedule Update
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Nationals Schedule
How much does Nationals.TV cost?
The seasonal package is $99.99, while the monthly option is $19.99. This provides live, blackout-free streaming for fans within the Washington D.C. home television territory.
Can I watch the Nationals for free in 2026?
Yes. Through a new partnership with FOX 5 (WTTG), 10 regular-season games will be broadcast for free over-the-air. Additionally, select games are occasionally featured as the “Free Game of the Day” on MLB.TV.
Who was the Nationals’ 2026 Opening Day starter?
Right-hander Cade Cavalli officially earned the Opening Day start on March 26, marking a significant milestone in his return to the rotation.
Does Nationals.TV replace MASN?
Yes. Locally distributed Nationals games are now produced by MLB and branded as Nationals.TV starting with the 2026 season.
