MLB watch guide
How to Watch the Washington Nationals
Full-season estimate: $580/season ($72/mo)
MLB
Washington Nationals
19-22 · 4th NL East
Next game
Tomorrow
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Washington Nationals
Sling Orange + Blue + Apple TV+
Start with Sling Orange + Blue and Apple TV+ for Washington Nationals fans in Washington, DC. Budget about $580/season ($72/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$580
Monthly
$72
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Nationals at RedsMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Nationals at RedsMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Nationals at RedsMLB | 12:40 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Orioles at NationalsMLB | 6:45 PM EDT | MASN | |
Orioles at NationalsMLB | 4:05 PM EDT | FS1 | |
Orioles at NationalsMLB | 1:35 PM EDT | MASN | |
Mets at NationalsMLB | 6:45 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Mets at NationalsMLB | 6:45 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Mets at NationalsMLB | 6:45 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Mets at NationalsMLB | 4:05 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Nationals at BravesMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Nationals at BravesMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Nationals at BravesMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | MLBTV |
Platform checks
Is the Washington Nationals game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
19%
more expensive than 19% of teams
MLB Rank
#30/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$90/mo
$15 below avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing Washington Nationals local coverage.
Monthly
$89
Season
$716
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing Washington Nationals local coverage.
Monthly
$89
Season
$716
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing Washington Nationals local coverage.
Monthly
$101
Season
$812
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Orange + Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Washington Nationals fans in Washington, DC.
Estimated cost
$65.99/mo
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~29 Friday Night Baseball games
Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)
Estimated cost
$12.99/mo
No tracked local access was found for Washington Nationals.
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Washington Nationals game on tonight?
- There is no Washington Nationals game tonight. The next game is Tuesday, May 12 at 6:40 PM EDT on MLBTV.
- Is the next Washington Nationals game free to watch?
- No — The next Washington Nationals game airs on MLBTV, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Washington Nationals game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- There is no Washington Nationals game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV+ for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Washington Nationals home-market setup first, using WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) as the local TV market.
- MLB coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
Rights watch
Washington Nationals rights news to watch
Pricing
MASN+ season pass gives Orioles fans a cheaper local path
Baltimore fans now have a short-window season-pass offer to compare against monthly MASN+ or a full live-TV bundle.
DTC launch
SNLA+ makes Dodgers local games a direct streaming decision
Dodgers fans in the SportsNet LA home territory now have a direct option to weigh against live-TV bundles.
Exclusive window
Apple TV+ keeps Friday MLB as a separate habit
Friday Night Baseball returned for 2026, so MLB fans still need to check whether their team has an Apple-only night.