Washington Nationals - Discount Tickets
If you were 40 or older and bought Washington Nationals single-game tickets directly from the team between March 29, 2023 and March 28, 2024, you were excluded from a discount offered only to fans aged 21–39. A federal court approved a settlement on September 12, 2025, and you can choose between a ticket credit (no action needed) or a cash payment (file by December 12, 2025).
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
You can choose between a ticket credit deposited into your MLB.com account or a cash payment. The Nationals offered the original discount at up to 30% off plus a $5 to $15 ticket credit per ticket, so that context hints at the scale — but the exact settlement payout amount per person hasn't been published in the available documents.
Official site: snyderwashingtonnationalsbaseball.claims-administrator.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you were 40 or older when you bought at least one single-game ticket directly from the Nationals (on Nationals.com, MLB.com, by phone, or at the box office) for a 2023 or 2024 regular-season home game between March 29, 2023 and March 28, 2024, and your seat was in one of these sections: Baseline Box, Baseline Reserved, Infield Box, Corner, Scoreboard Pavilion, or Upper Gallery.
Official eligibility wording
You may be a Settlement Class member if you were age 40 or older when you bought a single-game ticket directly from the Nationals (online, by phone, or at the box office) for a 2023 or 2024 regular-season home game between March 29, 2023 and March 28, 2024, in an Eligible Seat section, and were ineligible for the “Millennial” or “Young Professional” discount due to your age.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- December 12, 2025 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Known class members (people the Nationals already have on record) don't need to do anything to get the ticket credit. To get a cash payment instead, submit a claim form by December 12, 2025. If you're an unknown class member, you must file a claim form certifying your date of birth and confirming your purchase, and you have 90 days after final judgment to do so.
How to file this claim
- Figure out whether you're a Known Class Member (you got a notice from the Nationals) or an Unknown Class Member (you think you qualify but never got a notice).
- Known Class Member who's fine with a Ticket Credit: you're done. The Nationals deposit the credit straight into your MLB.com account.
- Known Class Member who wanted cash instead: a Claim Form was due by December 12, 2025.
- Unknown Class Member: you had 90 days after Final Judgment to submit a valid Claim Form certifying your date of birth and ticket purchase.
- Check current claim status at https://snyderwashingtonnationalsbaseball.claims-administrator.com/
What the form asks
- Date of birth — Your date of birth, sworn under penalty of perjury, to show you were 40 or older when you bought the ticket. (Your own personal records.)
- Ticket purchase affirmation — A sworn statement that you bought a covered ticket during the eligible window. (Your order history on the Nationals website, MLB.com, or any box office receipt you have.)
- Election of benefit type — Choose between a Ticket Credit or a cash payment. (Your own preference. Ticket Credit goes to your MLB.com account; cash comes from the Settlement Administrator.)
Watch out for
- The cash payment deadline was December 12, 2025. If you missed it and you're a Known Class Member, a Ticket Credit may still come your way automatically.
- Only tickets in specific sections qualify: Baseline Box, Baseline Reserved, Infield Box, Corner, Scoreboard Pavilion, and Upper Gallery. Other seats aren't covered.
- Unknown Class Members don't get anything automatically. You had to submit a Claim Form to receive either benefit.
- The discount the lawsuit challenged ended March 28, 2024, so tickets you buy now aren't part of this.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before December 12, 2025.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
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- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
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Eligibility summary
You may be a Settlement Class member if you were age 40 or older when you bought a single-game ticket directly from the Nationals (online, by phone, or at the box office) for a 2023 or 2024 regular-season home game between March 29, 2023 and March 28, 2024, in an Eligible Seat section, and were ineligible for the “Millennial” or “Young Professional” discount due to your age.
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Official claim URL
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Common questions
Is the Washington Nationals - Discount Tickets settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Washington Nationals - Discount Tickets settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (natsdiscountticketsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You may be a Settlement Class member if you were age 40 or older when you bought a single-game ticket directly from the Nationals (online, by phone, or at the box office) for a 2023 or 2024 regular-season home game between March 29, 2023 and March 28, 2024, in an Eligible Seat section, and were ineligible for the “Millennial” or “Young Professional” discount due to your age.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is December 12, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Washington Nationals - Discount Tickets pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Washington Nationals - Discount Tickets claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What was the discount, and why couldn't people 40 and older use it?
The Nationals offered a 'Millennial' or 'Young Professional' discount of up to 30% off plus a $5 to $15 per-ticket credit, but only to fans aged 21–39. The lawsuit argued this age cutoff violated D.C. civil rights and consumer protection laws.
How do I know if I'm already in the system as a known class member?
If you received a notice from the settlement administrator, you're in the records. If you bought tickets directly from the Nationals or MLB.com during the covered period and didn't get a notice, you can still file as an unknown class member.
What's the difference between the ticket credit and the cash option?
The ticket credit goes straight into your MLB.com account with no paperwork on your end. Cash requires you to submit a claim form by December 12, 2025. Both release your legal claims against the Nationals.
What if I want cash but miss the December 12, 2025 deadline?
Missing the deadline likely means you lose the right to choose cash. The ticket credit may still be deposited automatically if you're a known class member, but check the settlement website for the latest rules.
Does this cover tickets bought through StubHub or a reseller?
No. Only tickets purchased directly from the Nationals — on their website, MLB.com, by phone, or at the box office — are covered.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Dec 12, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.