2026 Congressional Baseball Game: Democrats Seek to End Five-Year Losing Streak Against Republicans
The annual Congressional Baseball Game between Democrats and Republicans will be played on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The event, dating back to 1909, raises millions for local charities and features lawmakers from both parties competing in a bipartisan tradition. Democrats are attempting to break a five-game losing streak after Republicans won decisively 13-2 last year.
The 2026 Congressional Baseball Game will take place at Nationals Park in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m., with tickets nearly sold out and coverage available on C-SPAN, Fox, and Prime Video. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), a former MLB draft pick who played in the Atlanta Braves' farm system, will coach the Republican team, while Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) will manage the Democrats. The game has been a fixture since 1909 and currently favors Republicans, who lead the all-time series 47-42-1 and are defending a five-game winning streak after defeating Democrats 13-2 in 2025. Notable participants include House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), who has maintained a .333 batting average despite being shot during a 2017 baseball practice, and several freshmen lawmakers making their debuts. The event raises millions annually for local charities through the Congressional Sports for Charity foundation.
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