Washington Mystics road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena in Washington — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to CareFirst Arena
Nearest major airport is Washington Reagan (DCA) — about 4 mi / 10 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Washington Mystics play?
The Washington Mystics play home games at CareFirst Arena in Washington.
What airport do you fly into for a Washington Mystics game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ CareFirst Arena 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)
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
📺 Where to watch the Mystics
National (US): ABC / ESPN · USA Network · ION · NBC / Peacock / NBCSN · Amazon Prime Video · CBS / Paramount+ · NBA TV. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Washington
Monuments, world-class (mostly free) museums and a real food scene.
- Union Market — Modern food hall in NoMa.
- Smithsonian museums — Air & Space, Natural History, American History — free.
- Rock Creek Park — Trails right in the city.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Washington: Washington Capitals · Washington Wizards · Washington Commanders · Washington Nationals · Washington Huskies · D.C. United
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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