CareFirst Arena
Washington · Home of 🏀 Washington Mystics
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at CareFirst Arena?
- CareFirst Arena in Washington is home to the Washington Mystics (WNBA).
- What is the closest airport to CareFirst Arena?
- Washington Reagan (DCA) is the closest major airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from CareFirst Arena — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at CareFirst Arena?
- Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. A garage (enter at Cypress Ave) and the Green Lot (via Malcolm X Ave SE and 8th St SE) sit next to the arena; exiting the garage can take 30 minutes or more.
- How do you get to CareFirst Arena without a car?
- Take the Metro Green Line toward Branch Avenue to Congress Heights, then walk about 5 minutes via Oak Drive SE. Rideshare drop-off is on Oak Drive SE near the box office.
- Where are the best seats at CareFirst Arena?
- The 4,200-seat arena is very intimate, so almost every seat is close to the action.
✈️🚗 Getting to CareFirst Arena
Nearest major airport: Washington Reagan (DCA) — about 4 mi / 10 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
The 4,200-seat arena is very intimate, so almost every seat is close to the action.
Parking
A garage (enter at Cypress Ave) and the Green Lot (via Malcolm X Ave SE and 8th St SE) sit next to the arena; exiting the garage can take 30 minutes or more. ($20 USD)
Getting there
Take the Metro Green Line toward Branch Avenue to Congress Heights, then walk about 5 minutes via Oak Drive SE. Rideshare drop-off is on Oak Drive SE near the box office.
Bar scene
The arena sits on the St. Elizabeths East campus in a residential neighbourhood with little bar scene.
Insider tips
- Metro Green Line to Congress Heights
- Garage exit can take 30 minutes
- Prepay via Ticketmaster or ParkWhiz
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