Nationals.TV: How to Watch the Washington Nationals in 2026

As the Washington Nationals begin their 2026 season, fans are navigating new options for watching their favorite team. With games now primarily streamed through Nationals.TV, understanding the pricing, access, and potential alternatives is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to catch every pitch, from Spring Training through the regular season.

Nationals.TV Pricing and Access

Nationals.TV, operated by MLB TV, is the primary streaming home for Washington Nationals games. Pricing options include a full-season package for $99.99 or a monthly subscription at $19.99. However, access depends on your location.

• Local Market (MD, DC, VA, DE, most of NC, parts of WV/southern PA): The $99.99 seasonal or $19.99 monthly plan provides access to every local game, excluding those broadcast nationally.
• Out-of-Market: MLB.TV, priced at $149.99 per season, unlocks all 30 teams, with local blackouts still applying. A bundle offering full Nationals access plus all out-of-market games is available for $199.99.

Cable and Satellite Options

Regular season games will be available on traditional cable and satellite providers such as Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, DirecTV, and Verizon FIOS via a new Nationals.TV channel, offered at the MASN tier. If you previously had access to the Nationals through MASN, you should have no additional cost. MLB is finalizing deals with providers near Opening Day (March 26), and authentication via your cable login will allow for free streaming on Nationals.TV/MLB App.

Spring Training Coverage

All Washington Nationals Spring Training games are currently streaming for free on MLB.com or the MLB App. A login or account creation is required, but no subscription is necessary to watch these games.

Why Wait to Subscribe to Nationals.TV?

Experts advise holding off on subscribing to Nationals.TV until closer to Opening Day. TV providers like DIRECTV, Comcast, Verizon, and others are likely to add the Nationals channel as a separate offering before March 26. Delaying a subscription avoids the potential of double-paying for games – through your TV provider and Nationals.TV. While waiting means missing some Spring Training games, the potential savings outweigh the loss of those contests.

Programming Details

Nationals.TV broadcasts pregame, game, postgame, and replays. Limited regular season games may similarly air on Fox 5 DC or My 20, and will also be available on Nationals.TV. The status of streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling, and Fubo is still to be determined, with a direct Nationals.TV subscription likely required for access.

Key Takeaways

• Nationals.TV is the primary streaming option for Washington Nationals games.
• Pricing varies based on location and subscription length.
• Cable and satellite providers are expected to carry the Nationals channel before Opening Day.
• Waiting to subscribe to Nationals.TV could save you money.
• Spring Training games are currently free to stream on MLB.com and the MLB App.

As the season approaches, stay informed about carriage deals and streaming options to ensure you don’t miss a moment of Nationals baseball.