Don't miss out on the excitement! Catch the Washington Nationals' highly anticipated 2026 Grapefruit League home opener against the Houston Astros, live on Saturday, February 21st at 1:05 p.m. This thrilling match is available for FREE on Nationals.TV (https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/subscribe/nationals), with no credit card required.
But here's where it gets interesting. If you're a fan of James Wood, Dylan Crews, Daylen Lile, and the rest of first-year manager Blake Butera's squad, you'll want to tune in. Simply log into your MLB App or MLB.com account, navigate to the Nationals vs. Astros matchup, and click watch. It's that easy! And the best part? MLB accounts are completely free to create.
Join play-by-play announcer Dan Kolko, analyst Kevin Frandsen, and host/reporter Alexa Datt as they bring you all the action live from CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. All Spring Training games available on Nationals.TV are FREE to stream, so you won't want to miss a single moment.
But wait, there's more! The YES Network game broadcast is also available on Nationals.TV, and the World Baseball Classic exhibition game is not to be missed. And for those who are curious, the MLB Spring Breakout Series: Nationals Prospects vs. Cardinals Prospects is a must-watch.
Now, let's talk about the controversial side of things. In January, the Nationals announced that local games would be produced and distributed by MLB. But here's the catch: based on previous agreements, we can't guarantee that Nationals games will remain on the same cable and satellite packages. So, will you need to change your subscription to watch Nationals games? We can't say for sure.
But don't worry, we've got you covered. For more information, including a map of the Nationals home television territory and a full list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit Nationals.com/Watch (https://www.mlb.com/nationals/schedule/programming). And remember, if you're outside the home territory, you can still watch Nationals games with an MLB.TV subscription. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready for the action and join the discussion!
