Washington Capitals Tickets, Schedule & Travel Guide
The Washington Capitals play their home games at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia, and this page pulls their 2026-27 National Hockey League schedule, ticket links and trip-planning tools into one place. The arena that brought pro sports back downtown to D.C.'s Chinatown in 1997. Capital One Arena is shared with the Washington Wizards, so the building stays busy across seasons. Their next home game is Wed, Nov 4, 2026 against the Dallas Stars, with 31 home games still on the schedule below. Flying in? Our venue data lists DCA as the airport for Washington, and the Trip Finder can chain Washington Capitals home dates with other teams playing nearby.
Upcoming Washington Capitals games
Full interactive schedule — every game, sortable and searchable — opens in the planner. Schedule data from TheSportsDB, cached 2026-10-30.
Tickets & travel for the next home game
Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals — Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · start time to be confirmed at Capital One Arena.
Plan it in the app: Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars matchup page — tickets, hotels, flights and cars together.
Capital One Arena — home of the Washington Capitals
Capital One Arena is in Washington, District of Columbia. Full Capital One Arena stadium guide — upcoming events across every team that plays there.
🏟️ Opened 1997 · Capacity 20,333 for basketball · Capacity 18,573 for hockey · Ice rink
The arena that brought pro sports back downtown to D.C.'s Chinatown in 1997.
🍴 Eat at the arena
- Ben's Chili Bowl Half-Smoke — D.C.'s signature sausage — a spicy half-smoke smothered in Ben's chili, mustard and onions, from the U Street landmark open since 1958. Find it: Ben's Chili Bowl stands around the arena.
Signature items, verified November 2026 — menus change yearly. More: National Hockey League arena trips guide.
⭐ Don’t miss
Beyond the park
- National Portrait Gallery — Directly across 7th Street — the Smithsonian's portrait museum is free and open late enough for a pregame hour.
Highlights verified November 2026 — tours and exhibits change, so confirm before you go.
Washington Capitals travel FAQ
Where do the Washington Capitals play?
The Washington Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia (opened in 1997, capacity 20,333). See the full Capital One Arena guide for facts, food and highlights.
When is the next Washington Capitals home game?
The next Washington Capitals home game is Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (start time to be confirmed) against the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena. Open this matchup in the planner for ticket and travel links.
How do I buy Washington Capitals tickets?
The ticket buttons on this page link out to Ticketmaster (official listings and resale) and the resale marketplaces SeatGeek, TickPick, StubHub, Vivid Seats, Gametime and SI Tickets for the game's home team. Prices and availability are set by sellers on those sites and change constantly — StandsAndStays never holds inventory or marks up tickets, and we may earn a commission if you buy through our links.
Which airport is closest to Capital One Arena?
Our venue data lists DCA as the airport for Washington. Flight and hotel searches for the next home game are pre-filled in the travel section of this page.
What should I eat at Capital One Arena?
Start with the Ben's Chili Bowl Half-Smoke — D.C.'s signature sausage — a spicy half-smoke smothered in Ben's chili, mustard and onions, from the U Street landmark open since 1958. Find it at Ben's Chili Bowl stands around the arena.
Can I catch another team on the same trip to Washington?
Yes — Washington also hosts the Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals, DC United. Use the Trip Finder to find dates when their home schedules line up.
✈️ Chain this team into a bigger trip
The Trip Finder looks for windows when the Washington Capitals and the other teams you pick are all home — the backbone of a multi-game road trip.
Open the Trip Finder with the Washington CapitalsKeep planning
- All National Hockey League teams & schedules
- Capital One Arena stadium guide
- NHL Arena Trips guide
- Washington Wizards — Capital One Arena, Washington
- Washington Nationals — Nationals Park, Washington
- DC United — Audi Field, Washington