Nationals’ season finale start time moved up to beat inclement weather on Sunday

The Washington Nationals have announced an earlier start time for their 2026 season finale against the New York Mets on Sunday. The schedule change was made to avoid incoming inclement weather and rain in the Washington, D.C. area for Game 162.

A victory in the finale would give the Nationals a 77-win season, marking their highest win total of the 2020s decade. The game also provides Washington an opportunity to secure a series win against their NL East division rivals.