Guide to Spring Training in Viera, Florida

The Washington Nationals have held Spring Training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera (Melbourne), Florida, since 2005. Prior to that, as the Montreal Expos, they held their preseason here since 2003. Located at 5800 Stadium Parkway, Space Coast Stadium opened in 1994 and has a seating capacity of 8,100. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Viera, Florida.

Practices for the Washington Nationals are held daily at 9:30 a.m. next to Space Coast Stadium at the Carl Berger Baseball Complex. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in mid-February, a few days earlier than position players. Minor Leaguers also practice at the Carl Berger Baseball Complex.

The Ticket Office at Space Coast Stadium is open from ten a.m. five p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from ten to two. Or you may call TicketMaster at 407-839-3900. Ticket prices are as follows: $22 for Batters Box Seats; $18 for Box Seats; $15 for Reserved Seats; $10 for Reserved Bleachers; and $8 for Lawn/Berm space.

The Washington Nationals' team hotel is the Melbourne Airport Hilton, located at 200 Rialto Place in Melbourne, Florida. Other local area hotels include: the Imperial Comfort Inn and the Budgetel Inn, each on Wickham Road in Viera. And the Holiday Inn Oceanfront is located on North Highway A1A in Indianlantic.

Local eateries include: Bunky's on Highway A1A in Satellite Beach, and Kay's Real Pit Bar-B-Q on Highway 520 in Cocoa. On North Wickham Road in Melbourne, you will find Charlie and Jake's Brewery and Grill, Primavera, and Miami Subs. The Pineda Inn is located on South U.S. 1, and Shell's is located on West New Haven Avenue, each in Melbourne.