Professional sports will be back at the RFK Stadium site in the form of Washington Commanders NFL football, as the team and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans for a $2.7-billion domed stadium. (more…)
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New for 2024: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches
As spring training launches, we have some ballpark news from the Grapefruit League: the spring home of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals is now CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, as naming rights for the West Palm Beach training camp have been purchased by Travis Scott’s hard-seltzer firm. (more…)
X-Golf America on tap at Nationals Park for 2024
Nationals Park will become the second MLB ballpark to offer golf simulators, as X-Golf America announces a new location at the home of the Washington Nationals, joining the Milwaukee Brewers and American Family Field in the corporately owned lineup. (more…)
RFK Stadium demolition underway
It’s the final days for the proud herald of the multiuse stadium era in professional sports: RFK Stadium demolition is underway and should be done by the end of this year. (more…)
DC, Events DC at odds over Nationals Park development
The District of Columbia is at odds with Events DC, the ballpark’s owner, over pledges to lead Nationals Park development when the funding plan for the home of the Washington Nationals was negotiated. (more…)
Monumental Sports acquires D.C. RSN; are Nationals next?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, fresh off the acquisition of RSN NBC Sports Washington, has been granted access to financials for the Washington Nationals, putting the Ted Leonsis-led firm on a potential ownership path. (more…)
Nationals vs. Phillies at 2023 MLB Little League Classic
We have the two teams scheduled to play at the 2023 MLB Little League Classic, with the Washington Nationals hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in Williamsport’s Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
RFK Stadium seats to go on sale
As demolition is on the horizon, here’s a chance for some history, as wooden RFK Stadium seats–original to the ballpark’s opening in 1961–are going on sale. (more…)
Washington Nationals sale rumored, as Lerners evaluate future of team
A Washington Nationals sale may be in the works in coming months, as the Lerner family will be discussing the future of the team with investment bankers from Allen & Company. (more…)
Nationals add crypto sponsor, may add crypto support for fans
Right now it’s just a Nationals Park club sponsorship, but the plan is for the Washington Nationals and cryptocurrency firm Terra to add crypto capabilities for fans at the ballpark. (more…)
Padres-Nats game suspended after shooting outside ballpark
Last night’s San Diego Padres/Washington Nationals game was suspended and fans sheltered for safety after a shooting outside Nationals Park. (more…)
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19
Not an auspicious way to begin the 2021 MLB season: Tonight’s Nationals-Mets opener at Nationals Park has been delayed due to COVID-19 contact tracing. (more…)
Nationals to host 5,000 fans on Opening Day
We will see fans at Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals received permission from the District of Columbia to host 5,000 spectators to begin the 2021 MLB season. (more…)