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.
- Season: 162 games from late March through September 2026, plus the postseason for playoff qualifiers.
- National TV: FOX and FS1 (Saturdays and the World Series), NBC and Peacock (Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card round), TBS (Tuesday nights), Apple TV+ (Friday nights), and Netflix (Opening Night and special events).
- Local and streaming: most games air on your team regional sports network; out-of-market games stream on MLB.TV.
2026 Washington Nationals Schedule: Summer Divisional Stretch
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
When is the next Washington Nationals game on TV? The Washington Nationals open a 1-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, June 25, 2026. First pitch is set for 6:45 PM ET. The game broadcasts on Nationals.TV and is available out-of-market on MLB.tv.
Next Up: 1-Game Home Series vs Philadelphia Phillies
| Thu, Jun 25 | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV | Series Opener |
Fan Note: Right after the Philadelphia Phillies series, the Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles (Jun 26 – 28). Use the printable download above to print your road-trip tracker.
Remaining 2026 Washington Nationals Schedule
The full remaining 2026 Washington Nationals schedule, broken out by month. All times are Eastern. Times and TV are subject to change.
June 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | vs Seattle Mariners | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jun 13 | vs Seattle Mariners | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jun 14 | vs Seattle Mariners | 1:35 PM ET | Mariners.TV |
| Mon, Jun 15 | vs Kansas City Royals | 6:45 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Tue, Jun 16 | vs Kansas City Royals | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Jun 17 | vs Kansas City Royals | 1:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jun 19 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 7:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jun 20 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 4:10 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Sun, Jun 21 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 1:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Jun 22 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Jun 23 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Jun 24 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Jun 25 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jun 26 | @ Baltimore Orioles | 7:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jun 27 | @ Baltimore Orioles | 7:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jun 28 | @ Baltimore Orioles | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Jun 29 | @ Boston Red Sox | 7:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Jun 30 | @ Boston Red Sox | 7:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
July 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 1 | @ Boston Red Sox | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jul 3 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jul 4 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 11:05 AM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jul 5 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:00 PM ET | Peacock |
| Mon, Jul 6 | vs Houston Astros | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Jul 7 | vs Houston Astros | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Jul 8 | vs Houston Astros | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jul 10 | vs New York Yankees | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jul 11 | vs New York Yankees | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jul 12 | vs New York Yankees | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jul 17 | @ Athletics | 9:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jul 18 | @ Athletics | 10:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jul 19 | @ Athletics | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Jul 20 | @ Colorado Rockies | 8:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Jul 21 | @ Colorado Rockies | 8:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Jul 22 | @ Colorado Rockies | 3:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Jul 24 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Jul 25 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Jul 26 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Jul 27 | vs Toronto Blue Jays | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Jul 28 | vs Toronto Blue Jays | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Jul 29 | vs Toronto Blue Jays | 1:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Jul 30 | @ Atlanta Braves | 7:15 PM ET | MLB.tv |
| Fri, Jul 31 | @ Atlanta Braves | 7:15 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
August 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | @ Atlanta Braves | 7:15 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Aug 2 | @ Atlanta Braves | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Aug 3 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 6:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Aug 4 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 6:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Aug 5 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 6:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Aug 6 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 6:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Aug 7 | vs Cincinnati Reds | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Aug 8 | vs Cincinnati Reds | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Aug 9 | vs Cincinnati Reds | 12:15 PM ET | Peacock |
| Tue, Aug 11 | vs Chicago Cubs | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Aug 12 | vs Chicago Cubs | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Aug 13 | vs Chicago Cubs | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Aug 14 | @ New York Mets | 7:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Aug 15 | @ New York Mets | 4:10 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | @ New York Mets | 1:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Aug 18 | @ Texas Rangers | 8:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Aug 19 | @ Texas Rangers | 8:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Aug 20 | @ Texas Rangers | 8:05 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | @ Miami Marlins | 7:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Aug 22 | @ Miami Marlins | 4:10 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | @ Miami Marlins | 1:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Aug 24 | vs Colorado Rockies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Aug 25 | vs Colorado Rockies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Aug 26 | vs Colorado Rockies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Thu, Aug 27 | vs Colorado Rockies | 1:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Aug 28 | vs Miami Marlins | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Aug 29 | vs Miami Marlins | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Aug 30 | vs Miami Marlins | 12:15 PM ET | Peacock |
| Mon, Aug 31 | vs Miami Marlins | 6:45 PM ET | FS1 |
September 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1 | vs Atlanta Braves | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Sep 2 | vs Atlanta Braves | 1:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Sep 4 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Sep 5 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 9:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Sep 6 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Sep 7 | @ San Diego Padres | 5:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Sep 8 | @ San Diego Padres | 9:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Sep 9 | @ San Diego Padres | 4:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Sep 11 | vs Los Angeles Angels | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Los Angeles Angels | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Sep 13 | vs Los Angeles Angels | 1:35 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Sep 15 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Sep 16 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Sep 18 | @ St. Louis Cardinals | 8:15 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Sep 19 | @ St. Louis Cardinals | 7:15 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Sep 20 | @ St. Louis Cardinals | 2:15 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Mon, Sep 21 | @ Detroit Tigers | 6:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Tue, Sep 22 | @ Detroit Tigers | 6:40 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Wed, Sep 23 | @ Detroit Tigers | 1:10 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs New York Mets | 6:45 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs New York Mets | 4:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs New York Mets | 3:05 PM ET | Nationals.TV |
[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.
