Ryan Zimmerman Weekend details

The Washington Nationals have announced full details ahead of Ryan Zimmerman Weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, at Nationals Park. Due to other events in Washington, D.C. this weekend, fans are encouraged to arrive EARLY on Saturday. Gates open at 2:30 p.m., and fans are asked to be in their seats by 3:00 p.m. before pregame ceremonies begin promptly at 3:10 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

• Q&A Sessions with Ryan Zimmerman and Former Teammates
  • Prior to Friday’s 7:05 p.m. game vs. the Phillies, Zimmerman and some of his former teammates will hold special live Q&A sessions.
    • 5:30 p.m.: Gates open for all fans
    • 6:00 – 6:20 p.m.: Q&A with former players hosted by Bob Carpenter from top of visiting dugout
    • 6:00 – 6:20 p.m.: Q&A with former players hosted by Dave Jageler and Charlie Slowes on Instagram
    • 6:20 – 6:40 p.m.: Q&A with Ryan Zimmerman hosted by Bob Carpenter from top of visiting dugout
  • Former players scheduled to appear throughout Ryan Zimmerman Weekend include:
    • Ian Desmond
    • Danny Espinosa
    • Adam LaRoche
    • Jordy Mercer
    • Daniel Murphy
    • Laynce Nix
    • Brian Schneider
    • Jayson Werth
    • Gio Gonzalez
    • Jordan Zimmermann
      • Subject to change

• Ryan Zimmerman Employee #11 T-Shirt giveaway presented by Budweiser
  • The first 25,000 fans in attendance (ages 21 & up) at Friday evening’s game will receive a Ryan Zimmerman Employee #11 T-Shirt presented by Budweiser.
• The Nationals Team Store will sell exclusive Ryan Zimmerman merchandise, including a limited-edition Mr. National bobblehead and commemorative tickets, while supplies last.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

• Ryan Zimmerman Jersey Retirement Ceremony
  • 2:30 p.m.: Gates open for all fans
  • 3:10 p.m.: Ryan Zimmerman Jersey Retirement ceremony begins
  • 4:35 p.m.: First pitch vs. Phillies
• Fan Activities
  • Photo activations throughout the ballpark, including a three-dimensional No. 11.
  • Chalk artist will sketch a rendition of Zimmerman’s last home game in the Center Field Plaza.
• Kids 2006 Ryan Zimmerman Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway presented by Harris Teeter & The Washington Post
  • The first 10,000 fans in attendance (ages 12 & under) will receive a Kids 2006 Ryan Zimmerman Jersey T-Shirt presented by Harris Teeter & The Washington Post.
• Proceeds from the day’s 5050 Raffle will benefit the ziMS Foundation, Ryan Zimmerman’s nonprofit committed to Bring Home a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
• To learn more about Ryan Zimmerman Weekend, visit nationals.com/Zim.