The 2026 Congressional Baseball Game is set to take place on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Democrats are aiming to end a five-year losing streak against the Republicans, who won last year's game 13-2. Former professional baseball player Mark Teixeira, who is running for Texas's 21st District, may join the Republican team next year if he wins his election. Teixeira expressed enthusiasm about participating in the game.
The Congressional Baseball Game, established in 1909, serves as a charity event where members of Congress from both parties compete. The event raises funds for Congressional Sports for Charity, which supports various charities and scholarships in the D.C. area.
The Republican team is coached by Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) and includes members such as Reps. Aaron Bean (FL), Jack Bergman (MI), and Mike Bost (IL). Williams noted the seriousness of the rivalry between the parties.
The Democratic team is coached by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and features members like Reps. Pete Aguilar (CA) and Greg Casar (TX). Sanchez mentioned that the team has been practicing more seriously this year to improve their competitiveness. The game will be broadcast on C-SPAN, Prime Video, and FOX Sports 1.
