How to Watch Washington Nationals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 12, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Washington Nationals this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Washington enter this stretch at 0-0 (4th in NL East).
No upcoming Washington Nationals games are scheduled right now.
Check back soon — we refresh the schedule every few days.
Washington Nationals record: 0-0.
Recent Nationals Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 27
New York Mets @ Washington Nationals 4-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY -
Sep 26
New York Mets @ Washington Nationals 7-1 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, SNY -
Sep 25
New York Mets @ Washington Nationals 6-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, WPIX -
Sep 23
Washington Nationals @ Detroit Tigers 4-2 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 22
Washington Nationals @ Detroit Tigers 3-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 21
Washington Nationals @ Detroit Tigers 2-9 Aired on: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 20
Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals 3-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 19
Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 18
Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Sep 16
Philadelphia Phillies @ Washington Nationals 3-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, NBC Sports Phil, Nationals.TV
Watching Nationals Games on Local Channels
The Washington Nationals sit in the Washington, DC (Hagerstown) TV market. There are no games on the schedule right now, so here is the local picture for when they come back.
Local stations in Washington, DC (Hagerstown)
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WJLA 7 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WUSA 9 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WRC 4 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WTTG 5 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | WDCW 50 | DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. See local channels for more markets.
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Nationals Games?
Across the 162 scheduled Nationals games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | 156 of 162 | 96% |
| Nationals.TV | 156 of 162 | 96% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 62 of 162 | 38% |
| Fubo | 60 of 162 | 37% |
| YouTube TV | 43 of 162 | 27% |
| Free over-the-air | 14 of 162 | 9% |
| BravesVision App | 12 of 162 | 7% |
| Marlins.TV | 11 of 162 | 7% |
| ESPN+ | 10 of 162 | 6% |
| Fubo Elite | 7 of 162 | 4% |
Last updated: October 12, 2026