Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

The Cardinals will welcome the Nationals to Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the teams kick of Grapefruit League play.

The Grapefruit League rivalry between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals returns this Saturday afternoon, as both teams open their 2026 spring training schedule with a much-anticipated clash in Jupiter, Florida. The clash promises a competitive day of baseball in which veteran and emerging talent on both sides will have managers working overtime to complete their rosters for the 2026 season. While spring scores matter little in the standings, Saturday’s game offers a preview of how both clubs are shaping up, blending veterans’ polish with enticing young talent as they prepare for the long grind of the 162-game season. 

How to Watch Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in MLB:

Game Date: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

Game Time: 1:05 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – St. Louis Cardinals

Location: Roger Dean Stadium

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For Washington, all eyes will be on Paul DeJong, the veteran shortstop who has taken on a leadership role this spring. After spending six years with the Cardinals, DeJong bounced around to multiple teams before landing with the Nationals just last week. The hope is that DeJong has a renewed confidence at the plate and shows flashes of his power and defensive prowess. Another key figure is James Wood, the exciting young outfielder with game-changing power and a mature approach. 

On the mound, the Nationals will likely give opportunities to a mix of starters and bullpen arms, including youngsters who can still throw the ball at lightning speed and depth pitchers who favor control over velocity. Washington’s focus remains on sharpening timing and command ahead of Opening Day.

Opposing them, the Cardinals will look to showcase established contributors like Willson Contreras and Lars Nootbaar, both of whom can impact the game with power and patience at the plate. St. Louis’ pitching staff has been anchored in recent spring outings by reliable arms such as Chris Roycroft and Michael McGreevy. The team will be looking to build consistency before the regular season as the Cardinals hope to have a much stronger finish in 2026 than they did in 2025. 

What Time Is Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals?

The Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB baseball action.

What Channel Is The Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into MLB.TV – St. Louis Cardinals to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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