Stadiums / Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena
7.5
Washington, DC, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 20,356
- Opened
- 1997
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood / Artificial Ice
- Home teams
- Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards
- League
- NCAAB
- Sports
- Categories
- sport_hockey, sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Postal code
- 20004
- Location
- Washington, DC, USA
- Nicknames
- The Phone Booth, Cap One
Downtown DC arena known for major sports and entertainment events.
Former names
- MCI Center, Verizon Center, Capital One Center
- MCI Center
- Verizon Center
- Capital One Center
Former home teams
- Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards
Passport Score
7.5
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Naming rights history
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Capital One Arena
2017-present
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Verizon Center
Former name
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Capital One Center
Former name
Home team history
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Washington Wizards
1997-present · NBA
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Washington Capitals
1997-present · NHL
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Features · Architecture
Chinatown District Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue anchors a major entertainment neighborhood.
Metro Accessible Arena
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Direct access to Washington's transportation system.
Multi-Sport Arena Home
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Shared with the Washington Capitals.
Features · History
1978 Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Washington's title season.
2018 Stanley Cup
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Washington's first championship.
Alex Ovechkin
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's greatest goal scorer.
Bullets
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with franchise history.
Capital Centre
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with the former home of the franchise.
Capitals Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Elvin Hayes
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise great.
Peter Bondra
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Capitals scoring legend.
Washington Capitals Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Bondra, Ovechkin, and other legends.
Washington Wizards Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the 1978 NBA championship.
Washington Wizards Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Unseld, Hayes, and other legends.
Wes Unseld
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame center.
Wizards Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Features · Experience
Alex Ovechkin Era
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern franchise era.
Capitals Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Courtside Celebrity
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights Washington's entertainment connections.
D.C. Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with the nation's capital culture.
DC Basketball Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The fan experience in the nation's capital.
G-Wiz
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Goal Horn
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Capitals scoring celebration.
Rock the Red
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Capitals fan identity.
Washington Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with D.C. culture.
Washington Capitals Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Washington Wizards Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Wizards Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Traditions
G-Wiz Entertainment Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot G-Wiz keeps the crowd engaged with comedy routines, dance contests, and interactive skits.
DC Drumline Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Wizards drumline performs throughout the game, leading chants and energizing the crowd.
Cherry Blossom Games Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Each season, the Wizards celebrate Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossom season with themed uniforms, court designs, and fan experiences.
DC Pride Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
Game presentation regularly celebrates the nation's capital through music, visuals, and local traditions.
Red, White & Blue Out Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Capital One Arena fills with patriotic colors during marquee matchups and special events.
Unleash the Fury Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before every home game, a celebrity or former player appears on the video board yelling "UNLEASH THE FURY!" before the team takes the ice.
"Rock the Red" Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Capitals fans wear red throughout Capital One Arena, creating the signature "Rock the Red" atmosphere during every home game.
"Ovi! Ovi!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Whenever Alex Ovechkin scores or makes a spectacular play, fans chant "Ovi! Ovi!" throughout the arena.
"All Caps! Caps! Caps!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Capitals' signature crowd chant features repeated "Caps! Caps! Caps!" responses throughout games.
"Shake, Rattle & Roll" Goal Song Iconic Must experience
Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following Capitals goals, the arena erupts with the goal horn and "Shake, Rattle & Roll," one of the franchise's long-standing goal celebrations.
Hoya Saxa
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The historic "Hoya Saxa!" chant echoes throughout Capital One Arena and McDonough Arena during home games.
Hoya Blue
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The student section proudly wears Hoya Blue while leading chants throughout the contest.
Georgetown Hoyas Blue Out
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Students coordinate blueouts during major Big East rivalry games.
Victory Alma Mater
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Players and fans remain after wins to sing the Georgetown alma mater.
Legacy Recognition
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Hoyas celebrate their rich basketball history with regular recognition of legendary players and championship teams.
History & timeline
1978 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1978 NBA exhibit
1978 NBA championship — Unseld, Hayes, and the Bullets' title in Washington.
2018 Stanley Cup Championship Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2018 Stanley Cup exhibit
2018 Stanley Cup championship — Ovechkin, Backstrom, and 44 years of waiting ended.
Alex Ovechkin Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Ovechkin gallery
Alex Ovechkin — the Great Eight, NHL goals leader, and face of Capitals hockey.
Braden Holtby Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Holtby gallery
Braden Holtby — Vezina Trophy winner and goaltender of the 2018 Stanley Cup run.
Capitals Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Capitals history area, Hall of Fame wing
Capitals Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Bondra to Ovechkin honored in DC.
Capitals vs Penguins Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, rivalry exhibit
Capitals vs Penguins rivalry — Crosby vs Ovechkin and Metro hatred at its peak.
Capitals vs Rangers Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, rivalry exhibit
Capitals vs Rangers rivalry — Metro battles and playoff wars in Washington.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, timeline exhibit
Complete Capitals franchise timeline from 1974 to the 2018 Cup and beyond.
Gilbert Arenas Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Arenas gallery
Gilbert Arenas — Agent Zero and the most electric scorer in Wizards history.
Greatest Capitals Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Capitals history — from the Ovechkin draft to the 2018 parade.
John Wall Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Wall gallery
John Wall — franchise star and face of the modern Wizards era in DC.
Michael Jordan Wizards Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Jordan wing
Michael Jordan Wizards era — the GOAT's final chapter on the Capital One Arena court.
Nicklas Backstrom Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Backstrom gallery
Nicklas Backstrom — franchise assists leader and Ovechkin's lifelong linemate.
Ovechkin Goal Chase Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, goal chase wing
Ovechkin goal chase — every milestone on the road to the NHL's all-time goals record.
Peter Bondra Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Bondra gallery
Peter Bondra — franchise scoring legend and Capitals icon of the 1990s.
Rock the Red History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Rock the Red wing
Rock the Red history — the crimson tradition that defines ALL CAPS fandom.
Rod Langway Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Langway gallery
Rod Langway — Norris Trophy winner and defensive anchor of early Capitals success.
Washington Bullets History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Bullets wing
Washington Bullets history — from Baltimore to the 1978 NBA championship.
Washington Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, DC hockey wing
Washington hockey history — from expansion to Ovechkin and Rock the Red culture.
Wes Unseld Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Unseld gallery
Wes Unseld — MVP, champion, and the soul of Washington Bullets basketball.
Wizards Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Wizards history area, Hall of Fame wing
Wizards Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Unseld to Wall honored in DC.
Bradley Beal Era Iconic
Historic display · Wizards history area, Beal gallery
Bradley Beal era — franchise scoring leader before the next chapter in DC.
Elvin Hayes Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Wizards history area, Hayes gallery
Elvin Hayes — the Big E and Hall of Fame cornerstone of Bullets history.
Greatest Wizards Moments Iconic
Historic display · Wizards history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Wizards history — from the Bullets title to Agent Zero.
Mike Gartner Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Capitals history area, Gartner gallery
Mike Gartner — Hall of Fame scorer and one of the greatest Capitals ever.
Entertainment
Slapshot Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Capitals gamedays
Slapshot — the beloved Capitals mascot and symbol of ALL CAPS on gameday.
Rock the Red Pregame Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, Capitals pregame
Rock the Red pregame energy — crimson atmosphere before Capitals puck drop.
Capitals Alumni Appearances Iconic Must experience
Alumni Event · Ice surface and concourse, Capitals special events
Capitals alumni appearances honoring franchise legends on gameday.
G-Wiz Iconic
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Wizards gamedays
G-Wiz — the Wizards mascot and symbol of Wiz Nation on gameday.
Wiz Kids Entertainment Iconic
Live Performance · Court level, Wizards gamedays
Wiz Kids entertainment energizing Capital One Arena between quarters.
Halftime Entertainment Iconic
Live Performance · Court and ice level, halftime
Halftime entertainment at Capital One Arena — music, performances, and DC pride.
Wizards Alumni Appearances Iconic
Alumni Event · Court and concourse, Wizards special events
Wizards alumni appearances honoring franchise legends on gameday.
F Street Pregame Events Must experience
Fan Festival · F Street and fan plaza, pregame
F Street pregame events outside Capital One Arena in downtown Chinatown.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Capitals and Wizards seasons at Capital One Arena.
Experiences
Bullets History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Bullets wing
Visit the Bullets history display — Unseld, Hayes, and the 1978 NBA championship.
Capital One Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Capital One Arena
Your first time walking into Capital One Arena — Ovechkin, Bullets legacy, and downtown DC.
Capital One Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Capital One Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Capital One Arena tour — suites, court, ice, and championship history.
Capitals vs Flyers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Capitals vs Flyers
Mid-Atlantic rivalry when Philadelphia visits Capital One Arena.
Capitals vs Penguins Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Capitals vs Penguins
The greatest rivalry in the Metro when Pittsburgh visits Capital One Arena.
Capitals vs Rangers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Capitals vs Rangers
Metropolitan Division rivalry when New York visits Capital One Arena.
Concert at Capital One Arena Iconic Must experience
Concert · Capital One Arena, special events
Attend a major concert at Capital One Arena — DC entertainment beyond gamedays.
Eastern Conference Final Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Capital One Arena, Capitals Eastern Conference Final
Eastern Conference Final at Capital One Arena — the pinnacle of Capitals hockey.
First Capitals Game at Capital One Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Capital One Arena, Capitals gameday
Your first Capitals game at Capital One Arena — Ovi, Rock the Red, and DC hockey pride.
First Wizards Game at Capital One Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Capital One Arena, Wizards gameday
Your first Wizards game at Capital One Arena — DC basketball pride in downtown Chinatown.
Gilbert Arenas Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Arenas gallery
Visit the Gilbert Arenas exhibit — Agent Zero and the most electric scorer in Wizards history.
John Wall Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Wizards history area, Wall gallery
Visit the John Wall exhibit — franchise star and face of the modern Wizards era.
Ovechkin Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Capitals history area, Ovechkin gallery
Visit the Ovechkin exhibit — the Great Eight and NHL goals leader immortalized in DC.
Participate in Rock the Red Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, Capitals gamedays
Participate in Rock the Red — the crimson wave that defines ALL CAPS fandom.
Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Capital One Arena, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena — hockey's greatest stage in Washington.
Throwback Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Capital One Arena, Wizards throwback gameday
Attend a throwback night — Bullets jerseys and DC basketball history at Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Celtics Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Wizards vs Celtics
Historic rivalry when Boston visits Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Heat Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Wizards vs Heat
Eastern Conference rivalry when Miami visits Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Knicks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Capital One Arena, Wizards vs Knicks
East Coast rivalry when New York visits Capital One Arena.
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