Summer means tons of free time for kids and families with school out of session, and regional summer sports can offer a respite for restless kids and parents looking for family-friendly outings.
Here are some of the top not-to-miss family games in June and beyond!
Major League Baseball
Washington Nationals
Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
- Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:45 p.m. • June 6
(Stay late for a Natasha Bedingfield concert 30 minutes after the final pitch.) - Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6:45 p.m. • July 3
(Special event: Postgame Fourth of July fireworks) - Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox, 1:35 p.m. • July 6
(Giveaway of kids’ batting gloves for children 12 and younger) - Washington Nationals vs. San Deigo Padres, 6:45 p.m. • July 19
(The first 20,000 fans will receive a Nationals basketball jersey.) - Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:35 p.m. • Aug. 3
(Children ages 12 and younger will receive a kids’ growth chart featuring young Nationals star James Wood.) - Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:45 p.m. • Aug. 15
(Stay after the final pitch for a postgame concert with Sam Hunt 30 minutes after the game’s end.) - Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4:05 p.m. • Sept. 13
(The first 20,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of young Nationals star Dylan Crews.) - Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:35 p.m. • Sept. 14
(Children 12 and younger will receive a kids’ Curly W oversized chain giveaway.)
The Washington Nationals summer schedule runs through Sept. 28. For more games throughout the summer, visit mlb.com/nationals.
Major League Soccer
D.C. United
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
- D.C United vs. Chicago Fire FC, 7:30 p.m. • June 7
- D.C. United vs. Nashville SC, 7:30 p.m. • June 28
- D.C. United vs. Atlanta United FC, 7:30 p.m. • July 5
- D.C. United vs. Austin FC, 7:30 p.m. • July 26
(D.C. United’s Legacy Night celebration) - D.C. United vs. Inter Miami FC, 7:30 p.m. • Aug. 23
- D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC, 7:30 p.m. • Sept. 13 (United Night Out celebrating the LGBTQ+ community)
The D.C. United summer season runs through Oct. 4. For more games throughout the summer, visit dcunited.com.
United Soccer League
Loudoun United FC
Segra Field, Leesburg, VA
- Loudoun United FC vs. Detroit City FC, 6 p.m. • June 14
- Loudoun United FC vs. Louisville City FC, 6 p.m. • June 25
- Loudoun United FC vs. Charlotte Independence, 6 p.m. • June 28
- Loudoun United FC vs. Orange County SC, 7 p.m. • July 3
The United Soccer League summer schedule runs through Sept. 28. For more games throughout the summer, visit loudoununitedfc.com.
Women’s National Basketball Association
Washington Mystics
CareFirst Arena, Washington D.C.
- Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. • June 3
- Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty, 7:30 p.m. • June 5
- Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury, 6 pm. • June 27
(The first 1,500 fans will receive a Collectible Core Sneaker Keychain.) - Washington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries, 7:30 p.m. • July 31
(The first 1,500 fans will receive an Aaliyah Edwards bobblehead.) - Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 3 p.m. • Aug. 17
(Her Time to Play game inspiring young girls in sports) - Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm, 3 p.m. • Aug. 24
(Pax’s Birthday Bash with a pregame bouncy house, facepainting, foam and more)
The Washington Mystics summer schedule runs through Sept. 9. More games throughout the summer can be found at mystics.wnba.com.
College Football
Maryland Terrapins
Byrd Stadium, College Park, MD
- Maryland Terrapins vs. Florida Atlanta University, Time TBD • Aug. 30
- Maryland Terrapins vs. Northern Illinois, Time TBD • Sept. 6
- Maryland Terrapins vs. Towson University, Time TBD • Sept. 13
- Maryland Terrapins vs. Washington Huskies, Time TBD • Oct. 4
The Maryland Terrapins regular season schedule runs through Oct. 4. For more games throughout the summer, visit umterps.com.
