So you wanna go to Opening Day Nationals 2024 without getting robbed? Yeah me too. Last week my buddy texts me like “dude Nationals tickets are crazy expensive” and I’m thinking nah there’s gotta be cheaper ways. Here’s how I actually did it step by step.
Where I started looking
First thing I did was hit all the big resale sites. Every single one! I opened like fifteen tabs on my laptop, checked prices morning and night for three days straight. Crazy how prices jump around – saw bleacher seats go from $95 to $150 overnight for no damn reason.
Got smart by Wednesday. Made myself a simple spreadsheet with:
- Seat sections that don’t totally suck
- Lowest prices I’d seen
- Which sites had fees that murdered you
The sneaky discount nobody talks about
Thursday morning I’m checking team forums when I see this buried comment about voucher codes. Didn’t believe it at first but tried “NATSDAY” during checkout and holy crap – $40 vanished! Felt like I’d hacked the system.
Then Saturday comes and my phone blows up – TicketAlerts! notifications for obstructed view seats. Ugly seats but cheap as dirt. Grabbed two at $55 each while brushing my teeth. Key moves:
- Turned on all price drop alerts
- Followed team accounts that post last-minute deals
- Checked the ballpark’s own site at 11pm on Sunday (don’t ask why it worked)
What actually worked
Ended up copping outfield seats for $89 each after fees. Not front row but hell, we’re in the building! Friend paid $140 for worse seats because he waited. Moral of the story:
- Start early but don’t panic-buy
- Secret codes are gold if you find them
- Checking late at night actually works sometimes
Total saved? About $350 for two tickets. Beer money secured!
