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Nationals release World Series ticket plan

If you’re looking to see the Washington Nationals play in the World Series next week and you’re not a season-ticket holder, you’ve got a chance.

The Nationals’ two potential opponents, the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, are still slugging it out in the American League Championship Series, but either one would have home-field advantage over the Nats. That means only three games at Nationals Park — at most.

They’re set for Friday, Oct. 25, which would be Game 3 of the World Series; Saturday, Oct. 26 (Game 4) and Sunday, Oct. 27 (Game 5, if necessary).

Up until now, World Series tickets were only available to season-ticket holders. On Thursday, the Nationals said in an email that tickets will also be made available in a few other ways:

Fans who bought NLCS tickets from the team will get an email Thursday detailing how to take part in a presale of a limited number of tickets starting Friday at 10 a.m.
Fans who bought NLCS tickets from the Nationals and those in the Nats Fan Club will also get an email Thursday explaining how to register for a ticket lottery that will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. (They’ll have to register by 5 p.m. Friday.)
You can also get access to World Series tickets — at a discount — by buying a new 2020 Nats Plus plan. If you go that route, the cheapest seated World Series ticket looks to be running about $160.

The team posts all its postseason ticket information on its website.

The secondary sites are hawking tickets already. But brace yourself: as of Thursday morning, StubHub and SeatGeek are listing tickets for Nationals’ home games at more than $800 apiece.

It won’t help much to take a road trip, either. The hypothetical Yankee Stadium World Series games are running about the same. If the Astros win the AL pennant, tickets for the first two games at Minute Maid Park are running in the mid-$500s — but then you have to get there.

You’ll pay $500 or more for a round trip during those dates on Southwest.

Hotel rooms are looking fairly cheap if you’re not picky — about $40 a night for an Econolodge-level place, Hotels.com says.

Go Astros! I guess?

WTOP’s Noah Frank contributed to this report.

Rick Massimo

Rick Massimo came to WTOP, and to Washington, in 2013 after having lived in Providence, R.I., since he was a child. He's the author of "A Walking Tour of the Georgetown Set" and "I Got a Song: A History of the Newport Folk Festival."

You can do it NATS! from your fans @StPetersOlney! @nbcwashington @WTOP @CBSDC @ABC7News @fox5dc @suepalkafox5dc @Nationals @MayorBowser @HeatherZiMS @treavturner @PatrickCorbin46 @JoeRoss21 @Max_Scherzer @dcsportsbog @ADWCathSchools @ADWSupt pic.twitter.com/9bQ8mBolBI
— Saint Peter's School (@StPetersOlney) October 30, 2019

Teachers show off Natitude — Teachers at Little Hands Preschool in Damascus, Maryland, participate in a Nats-style trunk or treat. (Courtesy Wendy Davis) )

@WTOP @WashPerformArts is bringing all the #natitude #babyshark spirit for game 7 #worldseries #nats #nationals #beethoven250 #baseball #béisbol #Strasmas pic.twitter.com/ZJR7OEwQfE
— Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres (@frenchhorn88) October 30, 2019

The witches of Bancroft Place NW DC show off their Natitude @WTOP ⁦@Nationals⁩ ⁦@MayorBowser⁩ ⁦@tomsherwood⁩ pic.twitter.com/wcxKQ1nyE8
— Marie Drissel (@AudreyHepburn10) October 30, 2019

I had to add the nod to the Yankees for my cubicle neighbor but my have my tribute wall up @WTOP @Nationals #FINISHTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/xKneioTEpK
— Martha Pogue (@mjcpogue) October 30, 2019

Nationals fans’ World Series hopes are renewed as Washington evens up the series 3-3 during Game 6. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) (Courtesy Wendy Davis) )

Nats fans going crazy on the last out in game 6 ! @WTOP pic.twitter.com/3DMYgT5Gzv
— Kyle Cooper (@KRCOOPER) October 30, 2019

Here’s some celebrating too. Lots of happiness coming to @WTOP pic.twitter.com/uYLp87oDqr
— John Domen (@JDDsays) October 30, 2019

Here comes game 7. Not a ton of Nats fans here but those who came had a lot to say. Hear about it @WTOP pic.twitter.com/mfQqUTWyTi
— John Domen (@JDDsays) October 30, 2019

.⁦@WTOP⁩ #Natitude pic.twitter.com/ZcEk0PmSQo
— Audrey B. Young (@AudreyBYoung) October 30, 2019

nats watch party, game 6 — One of the attractions at the Game 6 World Series watch party at Nationals Park is this horse. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

nats watch party — Fans are hopeful that the Nats will win Game 6 of the World Series and still have a shot at the championship. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

Gates open at Nationals Park in D.C. for a Game 6 World Series watch party. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

nats fans — Nats fans of all types gather at Nationals Park for a watch party for Game 6 of the World Series. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

A reader’s dogs decked out in curly Ws. (Courtesy Megan W.)

Sure, why not? (Courtesy Becky Mitchell)

The Boston Market in Riverdale Park is feeling it. (WTOP/Shawn Anderson)

Natitude in Banglasdesh! (Courtesy Paul Hussar)

Natitude in Kuala Lumpur! (Courtesy Steve)

Kora Findler dressed as the World Series championship trophy for Game 4. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Newborns at Inova Loudoun Hospital were decked out in Nats gear. (Courtesy Inova Loudoun Hospital)

“Turned my Jersey Boy into a proud Nats Fan!!!” (Courtesy Betsy Simms)

bar, world series — Fans watch Game 3 of the World Series from a bar near Nationals Park. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

Yup; it’s a baby shark. On the Outer Banks on Oct. 25. (Courtesy Sherry Calvendra)

Fans wear baby shark balloon hats. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton watches Game 3 of the World Series at Nationals Park. (WTOP/Matt Mills)

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser watches Game 3 of the World Series at Nationals Park. (WTOP/Matt Mills)

Bill and Patti Hinkle, of Ashburn, Virginia, attend Game 3 of the World Series. (FNN/Tom Temin)

Baseball fans wear birthday hats in honor of Juan Soto, who celebrates his 21st birthday on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

Bill Nye takes selfies in the dugout during batting practice prior to Game Three of the 2019 World Series against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/Will Newton)

Washington Nationals fans enter Nationals Park for Game 3 of the World Series against the Houston Astros October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/Win McNamee)

These fans wish Nats’ Juan Soto a happy birthday. He turns 21 on Friday, Oct. 25, which is also Game 3 of the World Series. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

These fans are tailgating near Nationals Park for Game 3 of the World Series. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Sophia Bay, Andres Otero and dog Liberty, who goes to all “Pups in the Park” games, take in the scene at Nats Park before the start of Game 3 of the World Series. (WTOP/Kristi King)

These baseball fans live across the street from Nationals Park. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Supporting the @Nationals from OKC! 🦈⚾️ #STAYINTHEFIGHT | #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/zM6fbwXyMG
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 25, 2019

These babies at Inova Loudoun Hospital have been fans since they were born. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Patti Hinko writes: “Max is ready for the World Series (and ready to find his forever home). He is hoping his favorite Nat, Max Scherzer, can take home the Curly W! #Natitude” (Courtesy Pattie Hinko)

Abby is showing off her Natitude. (Courtesy Anne Home)

This precious Nats fan is only 8 days old! (Courtesy Josh and Megan Bekkedahl)

Not in the D.C. area, but Minnie Payne, 83, in Ellenwood, Georgia, is proudly showing off her Natitude. (Courtesy Silva Foxx)

Jack is rocking the Natitude. (Courtesy Diann Hohenthaner )

“Just a couple of National fans,” Nancy Berg writes. (Courtesy Nancy Berg)

Today is the day! ⚾️
From our team to the @Nationals, #WINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/ULrlxMxa9t
— National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 (@CherryBlossFest) October 22, 2019

Cindi Brooks sent a photo of her son, Eric, who is a screenprinter in Boise, Idaho, and came up with his own design for his shirt. (Courtesy Cindi Brooks)

Are you ready, D.C.? Are you geared up? (Courtesy Tiffany Newsome)

These WTOP listeners showed off their Natitude at Nats Park. (Courtesy Vickie Geary Baitinger)

Teddy was ready for Game 1 of the World Series. (Courtesy Susan Colarco)

Here’s a Nats fan in Iceland, sending good luck to the home team. (Courtesy Christine Tsitsiragos )

<p>George Washington’s Mount Vernon is all in on the Nats. And they’re offering a 31% discount (that’s Max Scherzer’s number) to anyone coming in through Oct. 30 sporting Nationals gear. (Courtesy George Washington’s Mount Vernon)</p> — George Washington’s Mount Vernon is all in on the Nats. And they’re offering a 31% discount (that’s Max Scherzer’s number) to anyone coming in through Oct. 30 sporting Nationals gear. (Courtesy George Washington’s Mount Vernon)

“Baby Shark” on the National Cathedral organ? You better believe it. (Courtesy George Washington’s Mount Vernon)

Speaking of Baby Shark… after the series opener, WTOP’s Michelle Basch caught up with @NatsSharkGuy himself. (Courtesy George Washington’s Mount Vernon)

Go #Nats, from the (temporarily and unofficially) rechristened @Nationals Mall! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/QtkwVD0rZP
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) October 22, 2019

Hey @Nationals, from our team to yours, good luck in the #WorldSeries! 👶🏼🦈#STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/h7CEux8zjr
— Reagan Airport (@Reagan_Airport) October 21, 2019