Capital One Arena sits in downtown Washington, DC, in the Chinatown district, close to the city's restaurants and nightlife. It is the city's main indoor venue, and most visitors come to it for a game or a show rather than for the building alone.
What you can see here
The arena is home to several teams and events across the year:
- Capitals hockey
- Wizards basketball
- Georgetown men's basketball
- Major concerts and live shows
Because the calendar is varied, the kind of crowd and atmosphere depends on what is on the night you visit. A hockey game and a concert feel quite different, so it is worth checking what is scheduled before you plan.
Getting there and around
Capital One Arena is accessible by Metro, which makes it a practical choice if you are staying elsewhere in the city and do not want to drive. The area around the arena is lively, with restaurants and bars within walking distance, so you can arrange dinner or a drink before or after your event without needing to go far.
If you are deciding whether to go, consider it a good fit for an evening out: a sporting fixture or a concert in a busy downtown setting, with the city's food and nightlife close at hand.