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Capital One Arena

Washington · Home of 🏒 Washington Capitals & 🏀 Washington Wizards

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Capital One Arena?
Capital One Arena in Washington is home to the Washington Capitals (NHL) and the Washington Wizards (NBA).
What is the closest airport to Capital One Arena?
Washington Reagan (DCA) is the closest major airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from Capital One Arena — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Capital One Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. Downtown DC has almost no free parking near the arena; the only quasi-free option is scarce, heavily-enforced metered street parking several blocks out (e.g., toward 12th…
How much is a beer at Capital One Arena?
A standard beer (16 oz) is about $9.59 USD at regular stands, 2024-25. Cheaper option: 'District Deals': 16 oz Michelob Ultra at stands around the arena (from Oct 2025). A regular hot dog is about $7.49 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Capital One Arena without a car?
Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown station (Red, Green, Yellow lines) is ~1-3 minute walk, effectively across the street from the arena; also walkable from Judiciary Square, Metro Center, and Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter.
Where are the best seats at Capital One Arena?
Lower bowl (100s) in the heart of downtown DC; upper 400s are steep but cheap. Sit lower — it's an older-feeling downtown arena (renovations ongoing).
What is the bag policy at Capital One Arena?
No bags, backpacks or purses—only a wallet-size clutch up to 4×6 in. No outside food or drinks; ask Guest Relations ahead about dietary exceptions. One empty plastic water bottle per person.
Is Capital One Arena wheelchair accessible?
Accessible seating is on all levels and every suite is accessible; buy in person, on Ticketmaster or by phone with Accessible Seating Specialists (202-661-5065). Accessible parking and drop-off aren't published. Guests with medical or parenting bags use the 6th & F Street entrance. Ask Guest Services or any team member at entry for a wheelchair escort; your chair can be stored at Guest Services (across from Sections 102/402) or near your seat.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Capital One Arena

Nearest major airport: Washington Reagan (DCA) — about 4 mi / 10 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) in the heart of downtown DC; upper 400s are steep but cheap. Sit lower — it's an older-feeling downtown arena (renovations ongoing).

Parking

Downtown garages around Chinatown/Gallery Place — pricey; Metro is far easier and drops you underneath. ($25–45 (downtown garages) USD)

Getting there

Metro (Red/Green/Yellow) to Gallery Place–Chinatown, directly under the arena. The easiest option.

Bar scene

Penn Quarter / Chinatown surrounds the arena — dense with bars, restaurants and pubs; a great, walkable downtown scene right at the doors.

Pre-game bars

  • Penn Quarter / Chinatown — Bars and restaurants surround the arena.
  • RFD / local pubs — Casual sports-bar options steps away.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Standard beer (16 oz), 2024-25$9.59
  • 💸 Deal: 'District Deals': 16 oz Michelob Ultra at stands around the arena (from Oct 2025)
  • Hot dog (estimate)$7.49
  • Half-smoke$8

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Metro to Gallery Place
  • Everything's walkable in Penn Quarter

♿ Accessibility at Capital One Arena

Accessible seating is on all levels and every suite is accessible; buy in person, on Ticketmaster or by phone with Accessible Seating Specialists (202-661-5065). Accessible parking and drop-off aren't published. Guests with medical or parenting bags use the 6th & F Street entrance. Ask Guest Services or any team member at entry for a wheelchair escort; your chair can be stored at Guest Services (across from Sections 102/402) or near your seat.

Sensory-friendly
KultureCity certified: the David Costabile Sensory Room is open at every event, and sensory bags (with ID) are at Guest Services near Section 102 or 402.
Hearing
Free assistive listening receivers with ID. Captions on the main scoreboard at sporting events; for other events call 202-661-5065.
ASL interpreters
Request at least 21 days ahead at 202-661-5065.
Service animals
Trained service dogs (including in training) welcome; comfort animals are not. Contact the accessibility office ahead. No relief area listed.
📞 202-661-5065Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
No bags, backpacks or purses—only a wallet-size clutch up to 4×6 in.
Bag check
No bag check.
Outside food
No outside food or drinks; ask Guest Relations ahead about dietary exceptions.
Water bottles
One empty plastic water bottle per person.
Refill stations
Fountains at Sections 103, 113, 403, 413, 419 and 431.
Re-entry
Re-entry allowed at Capitals, Wizards and Georgetown games through one designated entrance; none at concerts.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Medical and parenting bags up to 14×14×6 in. (6th & F entrance)
  • Non-collapsible umbrellas
  • Selfie sticks and tripods
  • Balloons
  • Wrapped gifts

⚠️ Check before you go: The arena's FAQ names two different re-entry doors (Gallery Place and F St)—ask staff before you step out.

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Capital One Arena as an away fan

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