Washington Wizards & Washington Capitals · Washington, USA
Capital One Arena is a basketball venue located in Washington, USA, with a seating capacity of 20,356. It is home to Washington Wizards, who compete in National Basketball Association. Capital One Arena is one of 163 venues in USA tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 3rd among National Basketball Association stadiums by capacity.
Right in the heart of DC's vibrant Penn Quarter sits Capital One Arena, one of the most conveniently located sports venues you'll ever visit. The building rises directly above the Gallery Place Metro station in Chinatown, which means you can literally step off the train and walk straight into the arena—no parking nightmares, no expensive rideshares, just pure urban convenience. This prime location puts you within walking distance of dozens of restaurants, bars, and attractions, making it perfect for turning game day into a full downtown adventure.
Since opening its doors in 1997, the arena has been home to thrilling Capitals hockey, Wizards basketball, and countless concerts and events. While you might hear locals still call it the Verizon Center or even the MCI Center (showing their DC tenure), the official name became Capital One Arena in 2017, a nod to the financial giant based just outside the city in Tysons. Whatever you call it, this 20,000-seat venue delivers an electric atmosphere that captures the passionate energy of DC sports fans, all wrapped up in one of the country's most transit-friendly packages.