Overview
- The game is scheduled for Wednesday night at Nationals Park with first pitch about 7:05 p.m. Eastern and live coverage on C-SPAN, Fox/FS1, Prime Video and streaming services.
- Republicans enter seeking a sixth straight victory after a 13–2 rout of Democrats in 2025.
- Published rosters name Rep. Roger Williams as the Republican coach and Rep. Linda Sanchez as the Democratic coach, with several new House members listed on each side.
- Mark Teixeira is the Republican nominee in Texas’s 21st District and has said he would join the GOP roster if elected, a possibility Democrats have publicly discussed including an intention to walk him at the plate.
- The century-old charity game benefits D.C. nonprofits and set a record by raising roughly $2.75–$2.8 million last year, with broad broadcasts and high attendance expected to drive more donations and attention.