Washington Nationals Opening Day is scheduled for April 3, 2026, and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is sharing important information for Class A and Class B sidewalk vendors interested in vending during the 2026 Washington Nationals Baseball Season.
Available Spots
There will be 14 sidewalk vending locations available near Nationals Park:
• 6 Merchandise Vendors (Half Street SE)
• 8 Food Vendors (1st Street SE between M & N Street SE)
License & Safety Requirements
All vendors must be fully licensed and in compliance before applying for the lottery. Requirements include:
• DLCP License
• DC Health approval for food vendors
• Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) requirements
• Micro Enterprise Vendors are not permitted to enter the lottery
• Ice Cream and Food Trucks are not eligible to enter the lottery
Vendors who are not compliant may not be able to vend.
Before applying, vendors should review:
• The DLCP website for licensing and lottery details
• The Nationals Park Map to view approved vending locations
Please check the DLCP website for updates and additional information or contact Business Licensing Manager Kelechi Ukwuoma at [email protected].
Vendors should also visit the Nationals Baseball Lottery page for specific registration dates.