Where to Buy a Nationals Park Parking Pass [Washington Nationals]


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If you are heading to Nationals Park in Washington DC, this Nationals Park Parking Guide will instruct you how to purchase a parking pass in advance and also discuss where the most popular Nationals Park parking lots are located. There are several large parking areas located very near to the arena.

**Buying a parking pass ahead of time helps reduce hassle. I like to buy parking passes from Vivid Seats because they allow you to browse a parking map to find a lot and price that makes sense. Click here to view Nationals Park Parking Passes available for purchase at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

These are three of the most popular ways to purchase a parking pass for Nationals Park:

  • Buy a Parking Pass directly from the Washington Nationals through MLB.com.
  • Buy a Parking Pass from online ticket brokers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats.
  • Use other parking apps like SpotHero to reserve a nearby parking spot.

Nationals Park has several large parking lots located very near to the stadium. The most common lots to purchase prepaid parking for are Nationals Park Parking Lots H, L, U, T, W. In this article, we will focus on how to reserve a Nationals Park parking spot in advance and also discuss the locations of the most popular Nationals Park parking lots.

How to Buy a Nationals Park Parking Pass

Buying a Parking Pass from the Team

You can go to the team website (www.mlb.com/nationals) and purchase a parking pass to your game. You can purchase prepaid parking up until first pitch.

Nationals Park Lots H and L are located just north of the stadium about 1 block. Both of these lots are a quick 3-5 minute walk to Nationals Park gates. Nationals Park Lots T, U, and W are all located northeast of Nationals Park. These lots will require a bit more walking ranging from 10-20 minutes.

The Washington Nationals encourage fans to prepay for parking to help expedite entry to parking lots on gameday. However, parking can also be purchased on site on gameday. Click here to visit the the Washington Nationals parking page to reserve a parking spot near Nationals Park.

Buying a Parking Pass from Ticket Brokers

You can also purchase a Nationals Park parking pass through online ticket brokers such as Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats. Some fans like to browse these sites to find the best prices.

This is where you can view Nationals Park parking passes available at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Vivid Seats allows you to browse a parking map to find a lot and price that fits your needs.

Buying a Parking Spot from Online Parking Sites

You can also reserve a Nationals Park parking pass through other online parking sites such as SpotHero. These sites allow you to browse through available public parking spaces in downtown Washington DC to reserve a spot near the arena in advance.

This is where you can view Nationals Park parking passes available at SpotHero (paid affiliate link takes you to SpotHero.com).


Nationals Park Parking Locations

Nationals Park Lot H Parking Location

The Nationals Park Lot H Parking is located north of the stadium on Half Street SE just north of the intersection with M Street SE. It is about a 5-10 minute walk to Nationals Park from here. It is recommended to get Parking Pass ahead of time to ensure you get a spot.

Yes, it does cost to park in Nationals Park Lot H. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Nationals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Nationals Park Lot H as you view it from Half Street SE. You can follow Half Street SE to the Nationals Park Center Field Gate.

Nationals Park Lot L Parking Location

The Nationals Park Lot L Parking Entrance is located on S Capitol Street SE near the corner with L Street SE. Nationals Park Lot L good option for those fans traveling to the game from the north or the west. Lot L is about a 10-15 minute walk to Nationals Park from here.

Yes, it does cost to park in Nationals Park Lot L. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Nationals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Nationals Park Lot L as you view it from S Capitol Street SE near the intersection with L Street SE. You can follow S Capitol Street SE to the northwest corner of the stadium.

Nationals Park Lot U Parking Location

The Nationals Park Lot U Parking Entrance is located on 3rd Street SE near the intersection with L Street SE. Nationals Park Lot U is northeast of the stadium about 3 blocks. Nationals Park Lot U is a fairly small lot, so reserving a prepaid pass will be your best option.

Yes, it does cost to park in Nationals Park Lot U. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Nationals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Nationals Park Lot U as you view it from 3rd Street SE. You will see a “Lot U” sign in the corners of the lot. Nationals Park Lot U has a small metal rod fence around it.

Nationals Park Lot T Parking Location

The Nationals Park Lot T Parking Entrance is located at the intersection 3rd Street SE and I Street SE. Nationals Park Lot T is a good option for those fans traveling to the game from the north or east. This parking lot is is fairly small, so buying a prepaid pass ahead of time is recommended.

Yes, it does cost to park in Nationals Park Lot T. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Nationals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Nationals Park Lot T as you view it from 3rd Street SE near the intersection with I Street SE. You can follow 3rd Street to M Street then west to Half Street to get to Nationals Park. Lot T has a metal rod fence around the perimeter.

Nationals Park Lot W Parking Location

The Nationals Park Lot W Parking Entrance is located 6th Street SE near the intersection with M Street SE. Nationals Park Lot W is a good option for those fans traveling to the game from the north or the east. It is about a 10-15 minute walk to Nationals Park from here.

Yes, it does cost to park in Nationals Park Lot W. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Nationals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Nationals Park Lot W on 6th Street SE near the intersection with M Street SE.

Other Nationals Park Parking Lots

If you need to do a deeper dive on all Nationals Park Parking Lots, visit our Nationals Park Parking page.

Nationals Park Parking Contact Info

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