October baseball is back in the nation’s capital!

The Nationals will begin their 2016 Postseason run when they host Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday, October 7 at 5:38 p.m. at Nationals Park. The NLDS continues on Saturday, October 8, with Game 2 set to begin at 4:08 p.m. Both games will be televised exclusively on FOX Sports 1.

Seats for all potential NLDS games at Nationals Park are SOLD OUT, and grandstand seating will not be available for purchase day-of-game during the Postseason. Limited released tickets and standing room only tickets may be available at nationals.com/postseason. The only way to ensure guaranteed seats to every Nationals home game during the 2016 Postseason is with a NATS PLUS Membership. Visit nationals.com/NATSPLUS for details.

Fans that are coming to the game need to check that they bring the correct NLDS ticket to Game 1 (Home Game 1) and Game 2 (Home Game 2), as anyone with an incorrect ticket will not be admitted into the ballpark.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, we want all of our fans to enjoy the entirety of the Postseason experience, and we are encouraging fans to plan ahead and come to the ballpark early! All gates will open at 3:00 p.m. for Game 1 and at 1:30 p.m. for Game 2.

In honor of October baseball returning to Washington, D.C., the Nationals will be providing all fans with a special, celebratory 20% discount on ALL food for the first hour after gates open. Fans will also receive a 20% discount on Nationals merchandise at the “Early Bird Kiosk” in Center Field Plaza during that time. Both of these discounts will occur for every NLDS game played at Nationals Park.

In addition, the team is encouraging fans to wear red for all NLDS games at Nationals Park, an initiative the club is calling #RedAllOver.

To get everyone excited for the games this weekend, we wanted to share with you all some of the fun things that will be going on inside and outside the ballpark leading up to the game. Check out the list of activities below!

GAME 1 — ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Fans entering the ballpark through ALL GATES will receive a One Pursuit red rally towel presented by Delta Air Lines.

The Budweiser Pregame Tailgate will begin three hours prior to first pitch and will end at the beginning of the game. The tailgate is open to the public, and will take place outside of the ballpark, at the corner of First St. and Potomac Ave. Fans can enjoy $5 Budweiser and Bud Light, as well as $5 peanuts and Cracker Jack.

Half St. will have pregame entertainment featuring a drumline and stilt walkers.

Face painters, caricaturists and balloon artists will be available at the Family Picnic Area. Activities will begin once the ballpark gates are open and continue a half hour into the start of the game.

Glenn Donnellan (Electric Slugger) and Matthew Van Hoose (Nationals’ organist) will perform at Center Field Plaza starting when gates open until one hour prior to first pitch.

S. Army Blues band “Swamp Romp” will perform at the Budweiser Terrace starting when gates open until first pitch.

DJ Alkimist will perform at the NatMobile on the Timeline Walk starting when gates open until first pitch.

GAME 2 — ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Fans entering the ballpark through ALL GATES will receive a One Pursuit red rally towel.

The Budweiser Pregame Tailgate will begin three hours prior to first pitch and will end at the beginning of the game. The tailgate is open to the public, and will take place outside of the ballpark, at the corner of First St. and Potomac Ave. Fans can enjoy $5 Budweiser and Bud Light, as well as $5 peanuts and Cracker Jack.

Half St. will have pregame entertainment featuring a drumline and stilt walkers.

Face painters, caricaturists and balloon artists will be available at the Family Picnic Area. Activities will begin once the ballpark gates are open and continue a half hour into the start of the game.

Glenn Donnellan (Electric Slugger) and Matthew Van Hoose (Nationals’ organist) will perform at Center Field Plaza starting when gates open until one hour prior to first pitch.

DJ Alkimist will perform at the Budweiser Terrace starting when gates open until first pitch.

GETTING TO THE BALLPARK

Since you’re not going to want to miss all the fun stuff going on pregame, make sure you arrive early and allow extra time when planning your commute to Nationals Park!

As most fans know, Metro SafeTrack is in effect. Fans should consider alternate forms of travel to and from the ballpark, including ride-hailing services, the D.C. Circulator from Union Station, biking to the park or the baseball boat from Old Town Alexandria. Visit nationals.com/waytogo for detailed transportation information, including specified routes to the ballpark.

For fans using ride-hailing services, there are designated pick-up locations for both Uber and Lyft. Fans using Uber can be picked up at either the intersection of N St. and New Jersey Ave., or the intersection of Half St. and L St. Fans using Lyft can be picked up on L St., between Cushing Pl. and Half St. Fans should not plan to drop off or pick up on South Capitol St. This is a busy highway, and stopping on this road is dangerous.

SECURITY & GATE INFO

Fans are encouraged to enter the ballpark through the gate closest to their seating area to avoid congestion at the Center Field Gates. All gates will open two and a half hours before first pitch to allow fans time to enjoy pregame festivities. To ensure everyone is in their seats before the pregame ceremonies begin, please consider arriving early to the ballpark and leaving backpacks, bags and extra items at home.