Mets Nationals series: how to watch on Sept. 25, 2026
The Mets Nationals series opener tips off Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. EDT from Nationals Park, with New York’s starter TBA against Washington left-hander Andrew Alvarez. You can catch Game 1 on WPIX, as both NL East clubs close out the year fighting to avoid last place.
Key Takeaways
- Friday’s Mets at Nationals game starts at 6:45 p.m. EDT and airs on WPIX.
- The Mets (73-86) trail the Nationals (75-84) by two games in the NL East basement race.
- New York needs a sweep to escape last place; any loss locks the Mets into the cellar.
- Saturday and Sunday games are set for 4:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. EDT on SNY.
The three-game set in Washington, D.C., closes both clubs’ 2026 seasons. For more from our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub, follow related end-of-season coverage as the year wraps.
When and where can you watch Mets Nationals Game 1?
According to Amazin’ Avenue’s series preview, Friday’s matchup features Washington’s Andrew Alvarez opposite a Mets starter still to be announced, with first pitch at 6:45 p.m. EDT on WPIX.
Yahoo Sports likewise lists Alvarez against a TBA Mets arm and notes New York may lean on multiple long relievers. Amazin’ Avenue reports Christian Scott’s season ended on the IL with left knee inflammation, so Justin Hagenman or a bullpen game are the likely options.
Why does this Mets Nationals series matter?
These are the NL East’s two bottom teams, and every result shapes the cellar. The Mets hold a 6-4 edge in the season series and own the tiebreaker, but they sit two games behind Washington.
Amazin’ Avenue reports that any Mets loss this weekend would guarantee New York’s first outright last-place finish since 2003. A sweep is the only path to leapfrog the Nationals.
Washington enters hot, having won eight of its last 11 and taken two of three from Detroit. The Mets just took two of three from Texas while playing spoiler in their prior series.
Who is pitching the rest of the Mets Nationals weekend?
Saturday at 4:05 p.m. EDT on SNY: Jonah Tong (4.21 ERA) faces Jake Irvin (5.40 ERA). Sunday at 3:05 p.m. EDT on SNY: Sean Manaea (4.67 ERA) opposes DJ Herz (9.00 ERA), who recently returned after Tommy John surgery and a long recovery.
Standout storylines include James Wood and CJ Abrams wrapping strong Nationals seasons, Nasim Nuñez sitting on 49 stolen bases, and Mets manager Andy Green guiding a 39-39 stretch since late June after signing a three-year deal.