What is the bag policy at Nationals Park?
Nationals Park permits soft-sided bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8”. Hard-sided bags and coolers are prohibited; medical and diaper bags are exceptions and may be inspected.
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Check the Nationals Park bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Washington. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Nationals Park permits soft-sided bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8”. Hard-sided bags and coolers are prohibited; medical and diaper bags are exceptions and may be inspected.
Entrances
Ballpark gates open two hours before first pitch; entry screening is conducted at the gates.
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Venue essentials
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Nationals Park permits soft-sided bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8”. Hard-sided bags and coolers are prohibited; medical and diaper bags are exceptions and may be inspected.
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Accessible seating, entrances, parking, elevators, restrooms, and wheelchair assistance are available; guests should use the accessibility services page for event details.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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Washington
The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station is closest; Capitol South is about a 15-minute walk.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concessions are available throughout the ballpark, with locations and offerings listed by section in the official concessions guide.
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Restrooms are distributed around the concourses, with accessible and family facilities identified on the ballpark guide.
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Official Nationals Team Stores and retail stands operate around the ballpark; exact locations can vary by event.
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Upcoming events
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