Washington Nationals Trivia

Washington Nationals trivia highlights the franchise’s place in Washington, D.C., and its role in Major League Baseball’s National League East. From the team’s early years in the capital to its rise as a championship club, these facts and questions offer an entertaining way to test what you know about the Nationals.

Easy Washington Nationals Trivia

12 questions

These easy Washington Nationals trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

Question 1
What city do the Washington Nationals call home?
Answer: Washington, D.C.
The Nationals are based in Washington, D.C.
Question 2
The Washington Nationals play in which league?
1. A.MLB
2. B.NBA
3. C.WNBA
4. D.NFL
Answer: Major League Baseball
The Nationals are a Major League Baseball team.
Question 3
Which division do the Nationals compete in?
1. A.American League West
2. B.NL East
3. C.American League East
4. D.National League Central
Answer: National League East
Washington competes in the National League East Division.
Question 4
What is the name of the Nationals' home ballpark?
Answer: Nationals Park
The team's home ballpark is Nationals Park.
Question 5
In what year did the Washington Nationals win the World Series?
Answer: 2019
The Nationals won the World Series in 2019.
Question 6
What year did the franchise move to Washington?
Answer: 2005
The franchise moved to Washington for the 2005 season.
Question 7
Before becoming the Washington Nationals, what was the franchise called?
Answer: Montreal Expos
Before moving to Washington, the franchise was the Montreal Expos.
Question 8
Which set of colors is part of the Nationals' primary look?
1. A.black, orange, and gray
2. B.purple, silver, and black
3. C.red, white, and navy blue
4. D.green, gold, and white
Answer: red, white, and navy blue
The Nationals' primary colors include red, white, and navy blue.
Question 9
What letter-style logo appears on the Nationals' main cap?
Answer: curly W
The team's main cap logo is a curly 'W'.
Question 10
What's the name of the Nationals' mascot?
Answer: Screech
The Nationals' mascot is named Screech.
Question 11
Who was the first player drafted by the Nationals after the move to Washington?
Answer: Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman was the first player drafted by the Nationals after the move to Washington.
Question 12
Which pitcher made his MLB debut with Washington in 2010?
Answer: Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg made his MLB debut with Washington in 2010.

Washington Nationals Family Trivia

12 questions

These family Washington Nationals trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

Question 1
What kind of bird is Screech, the Washington Nationals mascot?
1. A.A robin
2. B.Bald eagle
3. C.A red-tailed hawk
4. D.A blue jay
Answer: A bald eagle
Screech is the Nationals' mascot, and he is a bald eagle.
Question 2
In what year did Nationals Park open its gates?
1. A.2010
2. B.2008
3. C.2005
4. D.2006
Answer: 2008
Nationals Park opened in 2008.
Question 3
What big milestone did the Nationals reach in 2019 for the first time in franchise history?
Answer: They won the franchise's first World Series title
In 2019, the Nationals won the franchise's first World Series title.
Question 4
Which Nationals player is famously nicknamed "Mr. National"?
Answer: Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman is known by the nickname "Mr. National.".
Question 5
During Nationals games, what is the name of the mid-game race featuring famous U.S. presidents?
1. A.The Capitol Sprinters
2. B.The Monument Milers
3. C.The Presidential Dashers
4. D.Racing Presidents
Answer: The Racing Presidents
The Nationals have an in-game entertainment act called the Racing Presidents.
Question 6
Which first U.S. president is one of the Nationals' Racing Presidents?
1. A.George Washington
2. B.John Adams
3. C.Franklin Pierce
4. D.Ulysses S. Grant
Answer: George Washington
George Washington is one of the Racing Presidents.
Question 7
Which tall-hatted president joins the Nationals' Racing Presidents lineup?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is included among the Racing Presidents.
Question 8
Which author of the Declaration of Independence is also one of the Racing Presidents?
Answer: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is part of the Nationals' Racing Presidents act.
Question 9
Which Rough Rider-era president races with the Nationals during games?
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt is one of the Racing Presidents.
Question 10
Before Nationals Park, what stadium was the Nationals' first home in Washington?
Answer: RFK Stadium
The Nationals first played their home games in Washington at RFK Stadium.
Question 11
How many seasons did the Nationals play at RFK Stadium before moving into Nationals Park?
1. A.One season
2. B.Two seasons
3. C.Five seasons
4. D.Three seasons
Answer: Three seasons
Washington moved into Nationals Park after three seasons at RFK Stadium.
Question 12
Which game did the Nationals win on the road in the 2019 World Series?
1. A.Game 6
2. B.Game 7
3. C.Game 4
4. D.Game 5
Answer: Game 7
Washington won the decisive Game 7 in Houston to capture the 2019 title, not at home. That championship-season finish is the key Nationals playoff landmark here.

Fun Washington Nationals Trivia

12 questions

These fun Washington Nationals trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

Question 1
Before the regular season even started at Nationals Park, what date did the park host its first game, an exhibition against Baltimore?
Answer: March 30, 2008.
The first game ever played at Nationals Park was an exhibition versus the Orioles on March 30, 2008.
Question 2
In a neat bit of visiting-team trivia, who threw the first pitch in a regular-season game at Nationals Park for Atlanta?
Answer: Tom Glavine.
Tom Glavine started that first regular-season game at Nationals Park for the Braves.
Question 3
When Stephen Strasburg made his electric MLB debut, how many Pirates did he strike out?
Answer: 14 strikeouts.
Strasburg struck out 14 Pittsburgh batters in his debut on June 8, 2010.
Question 4
Who threw the first no-hitter in Nationals history, giving the franchise a very memorable September 28, 2014?
Answer: Jordan Zimmermann.
Jordan Zimmermann authored the first no-hitter in Nationals history on September 28, 2014.
Question 5
The final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter came with a bit of movie-ending flair. Who made the diving catch?
Answer: Steven Souza Jr.
Steven Souza Jr. made the diving catch for the final out of Zimmermann’s no-hitter.
Question 6
How many strikeouts did Max Scherzer pile up in his nine-inning masterpiece for Washington on May 11, 2016?
Answer: 20 strikeouts.
Scherzer recorded 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game for the Nationals on May 11, 2016.
Question 7
Which team was on the wrong end of Max Scherzer’s 20-strikeout game for Washington?
1. A.Pittsburgh Pirates
2. B.New York Mets
3. C.Atlanta Braves
4. D.Detroit Tigers
Answer: The Detroit Tigers.
Scherzer’s 20-strikeout gem came against Detroit.
Question 8
On what date did Max Scherzer throw his first no-hitter for Washington, the one against Pittsburgh?
Answer: June 20, 2015.
Scherzer’s first no-hitter is a National came on June 20, 2015, against the Pirates.
Question 9
Which Pirates batter was hit, spoiling Scherzer’s perfect game bid in 2015?
1. A.Starling Marte
2. B.Neil Walker
3. C.José Tábata
4. D.Andrew McCutchen
Answer: José Tábata
José Tábata was the Pirates batter hit by Max Scherzer in the 2015 near-perfect game. That HBP spoiled the bid and remained a notable Nationals pitching moment.
Question 10
What date did Max Scherzer throw his second no-hitter for Washington, this time against the Mets?
Answer: October 3, 2015.
Scherzer’s second Nationals no-hitter came on October 3, 2015, against New York.
Question 11
Who led Washington with 126 RBIs in 2019?
1. A.Trea Turner
2. B.Howie Kendrick
3. C.Anthony Rendon
4. D.Juan Soto
Answer: Anthony Rendon
Anthony Rendon drove in 126 runs for the Nationals in 2019, a career year before he left for the Angels. His production was central to the championship season.
Question 12
Which Nationals speedster completed the cycle on July 26, 2017?
Answer: Trea Turner.
Trea Turner hit for the cycle for Washington on July 26, 2017.

Funny Washington Nationals Trivia

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These funny Washington Nationals trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

Question 1
At Nationals games, the famous racers are giant what—because apparently giant baseballs were too ordinary?
1. A.oversized presidents
2. B.intern
3. C.interns
4. D.resident
Answer: Oversized presidents.
The Nationals' in-game racing characters are oversized presidents, not oversized baseballs.
Question 2
After years of presidential cardio, Teddy Roosevelt finally won a Racing Presidents race in what year?
Answer: 2012.
Teddy Roosevelt finally won a Racing Presidents race in 2012.
Question 3
Which team cheer is the classic go-to for Nationals fans when subtlety has left the building?
Answer: Let's go Nats!
Fans often shout 'Let's go Nats!' is a common team cheer.
Question 4
What song became the Nationals' clubhouse and fan anthem during the 2019 postseason, to the delight of kids and confusion of opposing pitchers?
1. A.Baby Shark
2. B.Sweet Caroline
3. C.Take Me Out to the Ball Game
4. D.Party in the U.S.A.
Answer: Baby Shark.
Baby Shark became a Nationals clubhouse and fan anthem during the 2019 postseason.
Question 5
Who popularized the Nationals’ 2019 “Baby Shark” rally theme?
1. A.Anthony Rendon
2. B.Jayson Werth
3. C.Gerardo Parra
4. D.Denard Span
Answer: Gerardo Parra
Gerardo Parra’s walk-up song became the Nationals’ team-wide “Baby Shark” rally theme after a May 2019 win, part of the club’s memorable 2019 run.
Question 6
The dugout celebration known as the 'Dozier dance' became part of which Nationals season?
Answer: The 2019 season.
A celebratory dugout dance called the 'Dozier dance' became part of the Nationals' 2019 season.
Question 7
During the 2019 postseason, what did many Nationals fans wear or wave to lean all the way into the aquatic chaos?
Answer: Shark costumes and shark signs.
During the 2019 postseason, Nationals fans often wore shark costumes and waved shark signs.
Question 8
Why were the Racing Presidents inspired by Washington in the first place?
Answer: Because of Washington's connection to U.S. presidents.
The Racing Presidents were inspired by Washington's connection to U.S. presidents.
Question 9
The Nationals name wasn't brand-new for the modern club. It had also been used by what?
Answer: Earlier Washington baseball clubs.
The team name 'Nationals' had been used by earlier Washington baseball clubs before the modern Nats.
Question 10
Which phrase was part of the Nationals' 2019 slogan—a motto with the energy of a pep talk and a clenched jaw?
Answer: Stay in the Fight.
The Nationals' 2019 slogan included 'Stay in the Fight.'.
Question 11
What was Washington's record when the 2019 World Series run began, proving calculators can be rude?
Answer: 19-31.
Washington's 2019 World Series run started after the team had a 19-31 record.

Hard Washington Nationals Trivia

13 questions

These hard Washington Nationals trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

Question 1
Before the club moved to Washington for 2005, in what year was the Montreal Expos franchise originally established?
Answer: 1969
The Nationals trace their franchise history back to the Montreal Expos, who were established in 1969.
Question 2
Which entity, rather than a private ownership family, controlled Washington's franchise from 2002 until the Lerner purchase closed in 2006?
Answer: Major League Baseball
From 2002 until the 2006 closing of the sale, the franchise was owned by Major League Baseball.
Question 3
When the Lerner family finalized its purchase of the Nationals in 2006, what was the sale price?
Answer: $450 million
The Lerner family purchased the Nationals for $450 million in 2006.
Question 4
Who was handed the dugout card as the very first manager of the Washington Nationals in 2005?
Answer: Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson was the first manager of the Washington Nationals after the move to Washington.
Question 5
Name the first general manager the franchise had after arriving in Washington.?
Answer: Jim Bowden
Jim Bowden was the Nationals' first general manager in Washington.
Question 6
Washington's inaugural season after relocation ended perfectly balanced. What was the club's final record in 2005?
Answer: 81-81
The Nationals finished their first Washington season at exactly .500, with an 81-81 record.
Question 7
Stephen Strasburg didn't just go early in the 2009 MLB Draft—what exact overall slot did Washington use on him?
Answer: First overall pick
Washington selected Stephen Strasburg with the first overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft.
Question 8
Which year did Washington draft Bryce Harper first overall?
1. A.2012
2. B.2010
3. C.2009
4. D.2011
Answer: 2010
Washington selected Bryce Harper first overall in 2010, setting up one of the franchise’s biggest prospect arrivals. The cue ties to Harper’s later return to Washington is a Nationals rival.
Question 9
Anthony Rendon wasn't a No. 1 overall choice. What exact overall pick did Washington use to draft him in 2011?
Answer: Sixth overall
Washington chose Anthony Rendon sixth overall in the 2011 MLB Draft.
Question 10
In 2008, the Nationals sank to baseball's worst record. What ugly final mark did they post?
Answer: 59-102
2008 is the season in which Washington had MLB's worst record at 59-102.
Question 11
Game 7 of the 2019 World Series featured a bullpen twist: which Nationals pitcher got the win in relief?
Answer: Patrick Corbin
Patrick Corbin earned the win in relief in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series.
Question 12
Name the trio of Nationals pitchers who all signed contracts worth more than $100 million while with Washington.?
Answer: Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Patrick Corbin
Scherzer, Strasburg, and Corbin is the three pitchers with $100 million-plus contracts while with Washington.
Question 13
Which uniform number did the Nationals retire for Ryan Zimmerman in 2024?
Answer: 11
The Nationals retired Ryan Zimmerman's number 11 in 2024.

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Easy Washington Nationals Trivia

What city do the Washington Nationals call home?

The Washington Nationals play in which league?

Which division do the Nationals compete in?

What is the name of the Nationals' home ballpark?

In what year did the Washington Nationals win the World Series?

What year did the franchise move to Washington?

Before becoming the Washington Nationals, what was the franchise called?

Which set of colors is part of the Nationals' primary look?

What letter-style logo appears on the Nationals' main cap?

What's the name of the Nationals' mascot?

Who was the first player drafted by the Nationals after the move to Washington?

Which pitcher made his MLB debut with Washington in 2010?

Washington Nationals Family Trivia

What kind of bird is Screech, the Washington Nationals mascot?

In what year did Nationals Park open its gates?

What big milestone did the Nationals reach in 2019 for the first time in franchise history?

Which Nationals player is famously nicknamed "Mr. National"?

During Nationals games, what is the name of the mid-game race featuring famous U.S. presidents?

Which first U.S. president is one of the Nationals' Racing Presidents?

Which tall-hatted president joins the Nationals' Racing Presidents lineup?

Which author of the Declaration of Independence is also one of the Racing Presidents?

Which Rough Rider-era president races with the Nationals during games?

Before Nationals Park, what stadium was the Nationals' first home in Washington?

How many seasons did the Nationals play at RFK Stadium before moving into Nationals Park?

Which game did the Nationals win on the road in the 2019 World Series?

Fun Washington Nationals Trivia

Before the regular season even started at Nationals Park, what date did the park host its first game, an exhibition against Baltimore?

In a neat bit of visiting-team trivia, who threw the first pitch in a regular-season game at Nationals Park for Atlanta?

When Stephen Strasburg made his electric MLB debut, how many Pirates did he strike out?

Who threw the first no-hitter in Nationals history, giving the franchise a very memorable September 28, 2014?

The final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter came with a bit of movie-ending flair. Who made the diving catch?

How many strikeouts did Max Scherzer pile up in his nine-inning masterpiece for Washington on May 11, 2016?

Which team was on the wrong end of Max Scherzer’s 20-strikeout game for Washington?

On what date did Max Scherzer throw his first no-hitter for Washington, the one against Pittsburgh?

Which Pirates batter was hit, spoiling Scherzer’s perfect game bid in 2015?

What date did Max Scherzer throw his second no-hitter for Washington, this time against the Mets?

Who led Washington with 126 RBIs in 2019?

Which Nationals speedster completed the cycle on July 26, 2017?

Funny Washington Nationals Trivia

At Nationals games, the famous racers are giant what—because apparently giant baseballs were too ordinary?

After years of presidential cardio, Teddy Roosevelt finally won a Racing Presidents race in what year?

Which team cheer is the classic go-to for Nationals fans when subtlety has left the building?

What song became the Nationals' clubhouse and fan anthem during the 2019 postseason, to the delight of kids and confusion of opposing pitchers?

Who popularized the Nationals’ 2019 “Baby Shark” rally theme?

The dugout celebration known as the 'Dozier dance' became part of which Nationals season?

During the 2019 postseason, what did many Nationals fans wear or wave to lean all the way into the aquatic chaos?

Why were the Racing Presidents inspired by Washington in the first place?

The Nationals name wasn't brand-new for the modern club. It had also been used by what?

Which phrase was part of the Nationals' 2019 slogan—a motto with the energy of a pep talk and a clenched jaw?

What was Washington's record when the 2019 World Series run began, proving calculators can be rude?

Hard Washington Nationals Trivia

Before the club moved to Washington for 2005, in what year was the Montreal Expos franchise originally established?

Which entity, rather than a private ownership family, controlled Washington's franchise from 2002 until the Lerner purchase closed in 2006?

When the Lerner family finalized its purchase of the Nationals in 2006, what was the sale price?

Who was handed the dugout card as the very first manager of the Washington Nationals in 2005?

Name the first general manager the franchise had after arriving in Washington.?

Washington's inaugural season after relocation ended perfectly balanced. What was the club's final record in 2005?

Stephen Strasburg didn't just go early in the 2009 MLB Draft—what exact overall slot did Washington use on him?

Which year did Washington draft Bryce Harper first overall?

Anthony Rendon wasn't a No. 1 overall choice. What exact overall pick did Washington use to draft him in 2011?

In 2008, the Nationals sank to baseball's worst record. What ugly final mark did they post?

Game 7 of the 2019 World Series featured a bullpen twist: which Nationals pitcher got the win in relief?

Name the trio of Nationals pitchers who all signed contracts worth more than $100 million while with Washington.?

Which uniform number did the Nationals retire for Ryan Zimmerman in 2024?

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