Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Fredericksburg

Local leagues and programs across Fredericksburg are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

Fredericksburg Nationals 2026 Preview: Schedule, Top Prospects, Promotions

Your 2026 FredNats guide: Get the full schedule, opening night roster, and bobblehead giveaway dates at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.

Where To Watch Baseball In Fredericksburg This Season

From a brand partner: From sports bars to local ballparks, here are a few places around Fredericksburg to catch the game this season.

Where To Watch College Basketball In Fredericksburg

Tournament time is more fun with friends — explore neighborhood favorites and popular hangouts to watch the action.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Fredericksburg

From casual bars to lively breweries, here are a few places to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.

3 VA Athletes Qualify For Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Paralymics

Three athletes with ties to Virginia have qualified to complete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

These 2 VA Game Day Foods Ranked Among America's Favorites

A recent ranking revealed the most beloved tailgate dishes served across America’s parking lots.​ See which MD foods made the list.

Panthers Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Massaponax High School

From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Fredericksburg.

FredNats' Jorgelys Mota Named Carolina League Player Of The Week

Infielder Jorgelys Mota, a 29-year-old from the Dominican Republic, is the first FredNats player to earn player of the week honors in 2025.

FredNats Kick Off 2025 Season With Fireworks Tuesday Night

The 2024 Carolina League champions return to Fredericksburg on Tuesday night for the first home game of the 2025 season.

NCAA March Madness Betting Expected To Top $3.1B: What To Know In VA

As the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off, here's what to know about college sports betting in Virginia.

8 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Fredericksburg

Sports fans looking for the best place to watch the big game ought to check out these Fredericksburg area sports bars and restaurants.

5 Super Athletes With Ties To Fredericksburg

Patch has teamed up with T-Mobile to celebrate five standout athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impression on our community.

FredNats Win Carolina League For First Time Since Fredericksburg Move

The FredNats won the Carolina League championship for the first time since the single-A affiliate moved to Fredericksburg in 2020.

FedNats' Sykora Scores Back-To-Back Pitcher Of The Week Honors: MLB

Fredericksburg Nationals' Travis Sykora is the first Carolina League player to be named Pitcher Of The Week for two consecutive weeks.

FedNat Travis Sykora Named Carolina Pitcher Of The Week: MLB

While a current FredNat player was named Carolina Pitcher of the Week, a former starter was declared the league's Player of the Month.

FredNats Infielder Pimentel Named Carolina League Player Of The Month

During his first month of full season professional baseball, Brandon Pimentel hit .351 and posted an OBP of .993.

FredNats Opening Day 2024: Roster + Tickets + Fireworks + Promotions

The Fredericksburg Nationals will return with an Opening Day appearance and Home Opener with pre-game activities.

Referee Shortage Threatens Youth Sports In Fredericksburg

The City of Fredericksburg needs referees in every support in order to support the region's youth recreational leagues.

FredNats Ballpark Renamed Virginia Credit Union Stadium

The Fredericksburg Nationals announced that their ballpark would be renamed Virginia Credit Union Stadium through a new partnership.

9 Fredericksburg Runners To Compete In 2021 Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon returns next month after the 2020 race was cancelled. 9 Fredericksburg runners will compete in the event.

Washington Football Team Hosting COVID Vaccines At Training Camp

The Virginia Department of Health will have a mobile vaccination clinic at the Washington Football Team’s training camp site in Richmond.

FredNats Award Scholarships To Five Local College Students

The Fredericksburg Nationals awarded $1,042 to five students through the Jackie Robinson Essay Contest Scholarship.

FredNats, Other Minor League Teams Could Get Federal Relief

The Minor League Baseball Relief Act​ would include up to $550 million in relief to minor league baseball teams, including nine in Virginia.

Virginia Colleges Mull Legality Of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine

Virginia universities plan a return to campuses in the fall, but there are questions if the COVID-19 vaccine can be mandated.

Former VCU Golfer To Compete In The Masters

Virginia is represented in the 2021 Masters golf tournament that tees off this week in Augusta, Georgia.

Play Ball! Baseball Exhibit Comes to Fredericksburg Area Museum

"PlayBall!" an exhibit chronicling baseball in the Fredericksburg region, is open to the public at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.

Fredericksburg Nationals To Start Play In May, Will Have Fans

The Fredericksburg Nationals announced their schedule for their inaugural 2021 season and said fans will be allowed to attend ball games.

VA High School Football To Start In February Under Approved Plan

Virginia officials voted in favor of a condensed schedule where the high school sports season would start Dec. 14 and end June 26.

Washington Adopts 'Washington Football Team' Name For 2020 Season

The Washington NFL franchise is using Washington Football Team as its name as it searches for a new name to replace Redskins.

UMW Suspends All Fall Sports Competition Due To Coronavirus

As a result of the coronavirus crisis, the University of Mary Washington has decided to suspend all fall sports competition.

No High School Football In Virginia This Fall Due To Coronavirus

High school football and other high-contact sports will not be played in Virginia this fall due to concerns about the coronavirus.

FredNats Stadium Picked As Alternate Site for Nationals Training

The Washington Nationals' alternate site for players to train and practice will take place at the new FredNats stadium in Fredericksburg.

FredNats To Hold Open House At Stadium On Father's Day Weekend

The Fredericksburg Nationals are holding a free open house at the new baseball stadium from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

FredNats Offer Tour Of New Stadium As Crisis Delays Opening Day

If professional baseball is played in Fredericksburg in 2020, players will enjoy a top-notch field, dugout, bullpen and other amenities.

Coronavirus Forces FredNats To Postpone Mascot, Anthem Auditions

The FredNats postponed until further notice their mascot and national anthem auditions scheduled for Saturday due to the coronavirus.

ACC Cancels Rest Of Men's Basketball Tournament In Greensboro

The University of Virginia, the defending NCAA men's basketball champion, was scheduled to play Notre Dame Thursday night.

FredNats To Hold Job Fair To Fill Hundreds Of Game Day Openings

The Fredericksburg Nationals will be hosting a job fair in March to hire hundreds of game day employees for the 2020 baseball season.

FredNats Release Game Times For 1st Season in Fredericksburg

The FredNats stadium will open one hour before first pitch, giving fans time to get their peanuts and Cracker Jack and find their seats.

FredNats To Hold National Anthem, PA Announcer Auditions At UMW

UMW is hosting auditions for people interested in serving as mascots and other jobs at Fredericksburg Nationals home games.