Ready to root for the home team once again? This just in: DC baseball is officially back in action. And while Nats fans will always be ready to reach for their reliable peanuts and cracker jack, this year, the ballpark has partnered with 20-plus local food and drink vendors to introduce exciting, global flavors into every local’s baseball lineup. From classic ballpark dogs to banh mi-inspired sausage, there’s something that’s sure to be a grand slam in your book.

Keep reading for your guide to eating and drinking in Nats Park this year.

#1 Grab-and-Go Marketplaces (Sections 110, 136, 141, and 314): If speed is the name of your game, we’ve got great news: That mantra now extends to beer. The Nationals have added several Grab-and-Go Marketplaces where fans can walk up to coolers and select snacks and drinks (anything from Bud Light to local Port City, seltzers, and canned cocktails). A self-checkout system with ID verification makes things even more efficient.

#2 Jammin’ Island BBQ (Sections 218 and 243): This beloved local island-style barbecue outfit is back (its last season was 2018), and is firing up charcoal grills for plates with Caribbean and Filipino flavors. Look for jerk chicken, ribs, burgers, and more.

#3 Swizzler (Sections 106, 130, and 320): What started as a food truck is now a multi-platform business that’s rethinking fast food with grass-fed (and very tasty) burgers on locally made potato buns and homemade fries. While its first brick-and-mortar is just blocks from the stadium, now you can get the smash-burgers and crispy chicken sandwiches inside the park, too.

#4 BetMGM Sportsbook (near the Main Entrance): Sports betting is on the rise around DC, and last year, the Nationals partnered with BetMGM to open the first Sportsbook at an MLB stadium. The result? A swanky 4,000 square-foot space that boasts 40 TVs, a bar with pub food, multiple betting windows, and ample kiosks. While fans can’t go between the stadium and the Sportsbook during games, a new app allows users to place mobile wagers within a two-block radius of the park.

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#5 Cocktail Counter and District of Cocktails: Cocktail fans, rejoice: Here, you’ll find creations courtesy of Tory Pratt, the founder of DC’s Pratt Standard Cocktail Co. Three specialty batched cocktails — a mango-basil margarita, cherry blossom mule, and bourbon smash — are now officially available wherever liquor is sold.

#6 Budweiser Brew House (Center Field Plaza): The bar near the main entrance stays true to its name: Fans come for plenty of beers and pub fare, and stay for the good views. You can also book tables outside during special events and theme nights, or as part of seasonal ticket packages.

#7 Budweiser Terrace Bar and Ultra Loft (Section 242 and 243): This bar and picnic area is a popular place to gather during games, and it conveniently borders popular stands like Shake Shack and Rocklands, too.

#8 Haute Dogs and Fries (Sections 105 and 223): A longtime Washingtonian favorite, this specialty hot dog purveyor dishes up snappy franks with creative toppings; past winners include Chicago dogs and Vietnamese-style banh mi.

#9 South Mountain Creamery (Sections 115, 135): Seeking a sweet treat? The family-owned farm and ice cream purveyor out of Frederick has even introduced a new cherry blossom-themed flavor this season.

#10 Rocklands BBQ (Section 117): The wood-fired barbecue specialist dishes up pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, tasty sides like slaw and mac n’ cheese, and gluten-free barbecue bowls.

#11 Hard Times Café (Section 132): The Washington classic, which opened in Alexandria in 1980, made a stadium comeback after a pandemic hiatus. On the menu: all things chili (vegetarian and meaty) — on dogs, fries, nachos, and more.

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