Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena is in Washington, District of Columbia and hosts Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals. Our venue data lists DCA as the airport for Washington.
The arena that brought pro sports back downtown to D.C.'s Chinatown in 1997.
🏟️ Opened 1997 · Capacity 20,333 for basketball · Capacity 18,573 for hockey
The arena that brought pro sports back downtown to D.C.'s Chinatown in 1997.
Upcoming events at Capital One Arena
Schedule data from TheSportsDB, cached 2026-10-30. Ticket and travel links live on each team's page above.
🍴 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 Basketball Association 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.
Teams at this stadium
- Washington Wizards tickets, schedule & travel guide (National Basketball Association)
- Washington Capitals tickets, schedule & travel guide (National Hockey League)
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