Capital One Arena

The 20,000-seat sports & entertainment venue in downtown Washington, DC, home to three professional sports teams and one college team.

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  • Phone

    (202) 628-3200

  • Website

    capitalonearena.com

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  • Type

    Basketball Stadium

Address

601 F St NW (at 7th St NW) Washington , D.C. 20004 United States

Wi-Fi Yes

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Larry Copeland

Great service will out of your way to get what you need. Food and drinks are a little high on price but if you get the ring side pass gets food and drinks goes are with the tickets.

Elyse Bailey

If you're going to get food, just go big. Get the Nachos from Hard Times on the first floor. Or the wings from the Greene Turtle . Yes, they're all expensive . You should've stopped at McDonald's.

Markus Tarjamo

Something's usually going on around here. Lots of activities, food options and close to the bike share and Metro.

Amy Cummings

The seats are a bit cramped in the upper bowl. Try to get closer if you can.

Gabriel Hayes

Went to the last (hopefully just for now) Syracuse - Georgetown basketball game here. Even though the Orange got crushed, I had a great time hear. Definitely would want to go back for more Hoyas games

Eater

Top Dining Options: Hard Times Cafe at Sections 112, 119; The Greene Turtle at Section 117; Acela Club at Sections 220-225. Read more

Amanda Kinsey

Great arena! Had seats in the 400 level. Of course I made the typical “nose bleeds” joke but you honestly still have a great view ! Can’t imagine there’s a bad view in the house!

Sandra Rubinchik

Bring a sweater!

Chuck Bronson

The best seats are anywhere in the 100's. Anything above is really difficult to see. This is my favorite arena!

Optimus Prime

Watching a Caps game live is so worth doing if you get the chance. Best live sport , period. Don't pass it up. GO CAPS!

CitrusTV Sports

On March 28 and 30, 2013, the Syracuse Orange knocked off Indiana and Marquette to advance to the Final Four in Atlanta. It was the Orange 's first Final Four since SU's National Title in 2003.

Sara Power

Delicious shrimp po boy and fries . Be sure to bring a sweatshirt it gets chilly with all that ice. Go Caps!

Allison Kasic

Don’t be a sucker and get regular chicken fingers . The chicken fingers at Fuku on the 100 level are way better.

Steve Hovington

The Top 5 on this list includes only two artists : Bruce Springsteen and U2, with U2 nabbing three of the top five spots between their 2001 and 2005 tours .

Olivia Jane

Greasy fries , beer and men with beards. Gotta love hockey 😍

Klinger Assoc

A great way to hire some of our heroes. Thanks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for setting up such a wonderful event to help both businesses and our heroes. Read more

Jase W

Great place to catch a Caps game ! Food's expensive , but at least it's decently tasty. Even the worst seats have a good view !

Aubri O'Connor

The new seats, TVs , food and drink stations are all amazing! So easy to get a drink refill now. Great venue for sports or music !!

Jason H.

Go to the 2nd level - club level - to get food from concessions. MUCH better food there. Fans are intense all wearing Jerseys but respectful to those rooting for the other team.

Theo Bell

Don't bring any cameras with professional lens/detachable lens or audio recording devices. Also no signs exceeding 8.5x11 inches.

Washington Wizards

Did you know ... Backstage at Verizon Center are 10 dressing rooms, including the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Hoyas team locker rooms and NBA and NHL visitor’s and officials locker rooms .

Shawn Cook

Seats in the club section 200's are much more comfortable . Great views as well .

Dan

Seats are comfortable , lots of options to choose from for food and beverage.

Russell

If you sit on the left you get a much better view than on the right and the bathroom near section 24 has magic

Adam Epstein

Solid arena - nice sight lines and seat space. Only arena I've ever experienced with bottomless popcorn (be careful)

David B.

For stadium/arena food, the bbq chicken nachos on the main concourse at the Nacho/Papa John's stand are really good.

Len ❤❤❤

Are there any wizards in Washington?

JB Faby

Home of the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Hoyas . Fairly new arena, seats are good everywhere you go, but sadly getting pricy (especially Caps), but you will have a good time !!!

Len ❤❤❤

The 4sq Travel Club gets the best seats and we fly first class ! We are Flyers! Flying the Funjet!

The White House

In the lead up to the 2012 London Olympics, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden attend the U.S. Men's Olympic basketball team's game against Brazil. Read more

Merlina Ro

We went to watch a hockey game Caps vs Chicago Blackhawks. We had a nice view of the ice, but the seats were not comfortable .

Jade H

Very nice! Too bad the Lady Hoyas aren’t supported enough to play here. We support ALL the 🏀

Jen Mareck

Great place to catch a Caps game !!

Dale Banks

If the visiting team has a higher score than the home team, don't act surprised.

Danielle Kichler

If you can, eat outside the arena. There are numerous restaurants , most better priced than the concessions.

Michael Jenkins

Guys. The Caps won the Cup in 2018. GO CAPS!

Jennifer Sigwart

Don't lean because the people behind you can't see! If you're warned and don't lean back, expect an usher to visit your seat!

Wouter Blok

Get floor seats through StubHub for NBA Wizards or NHL Capitals. I sat next to Pat Riley at a heat game. Awesome.

Deneice Fujii

Of course they don't let guests down while the puck is in play. It's called hockey etiquette. Most arenas don't allow it!

HISTORY

This center is home to the Georgetown Hoyas , Washington Wizards & Washington Capitals . In 2003 Michael Jordan scored 43 points & became the 1st player over 40 to score more than 40 points in a game.

Steve Hovington

The highest attended individual event in building history is held by one of three Bruce Springsteen shows during his 1999 tour .

Arielle

Avoid driving in DC as much as possible & riding the Metro instead as much as you can!!

Chuq Yang

A good venue to watch shows, games, whatever.

Andrew Wiseman

Drink beer towers at the sushi place next to the movie theater before you go in

Arnaud Gelb

Come watch the amazing Washington Wizards (NBA), Washingtin Capitals (NHL), Washington Mystics (WNBA) and Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA Basketball ) in a wonderful venue.

ESPN

In 2006, George Mason knocked off UConn in this building, becoming only the second EVER double-digit seed to reach the Final Four.

Alan Ruesga-Pelayo

After the game stop by Redline (across Verizon 7th & G St) and get discounted drinks and food + great sport atmosphere!

Brady Grim

Great place for concerts and sporting events !

ESPN

In February 2001, Michael Jordan became the only player over 40 years old to score over 40 points in a game. Air Jordan doing his thing, per usual.

Earnestine Elaine Dawson

People always save seats for events so plan to meet up & come together!

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A decent place to grab a donut and coffee before taking the Metro or going to the Verizon Center. They have a small bathroom too - Markus Tarjamo

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Get there early -- lines tend to be long and slow for all events at the Capital One Arena - Jaime Cook

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Definitely a chill spot. Music low enough to talk and lots of pool and darts to play! - Samantha M