Our family loves cheering on our local DC teams! The game day vibes are so much fun at the Capital One Arena. We were thrilled to cheer on the Washington Wizards at one of their last home games of the season. My kids were very excited to get to watch a game in a suite. Thanks to Monumental Sports for hosting us! The suite was incredible, the food was delicious and we felt like basketball royalty! The Capital One Arena is not only home to DC sports teams but amazing concerts and events all year long. This is a very family friendly venue. I’m sharing some great tips for attending any event at the Capital One Arena.
Family Guide to the Capital One Area
- Refillable Drink & Popcorn- We get this at almost every event we attend at the arena. It’s great for kids to share and enjoy and very budget friendly.
- Parking- Pre purchase parking ahead of time. Do not worry about finding a spot upon arrival. To reserve your parking spot, visit the SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
- MedStar Health Mamava Lactation Pods – Two Mamava Lactation pods, in partnership with MedStar Health, are located at the F-Street elevator landing across from sections 200 and 400, with our ADA accessible pod stationed on the 200 level. Mamava pods are designed with seating, outlets and additional features to provide privacy and comfort to nursing mothers during games, concerts, and events.
- Changing Stations- Parents with little ones will be happy to know that there are baby changing stations in all restrooms throughout the building.
- Sensory Inclusion – Capital One Arena is a Sensory Inclusive Venue, certified annually by KultureCity. Complementary sensory bags, containing special KultureCity VIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources, are available for checkout at Guest Services near Section 102, Guest Services near Section 402, in 215B across from Section 217/218 and on the Lexus Suites Level near Suite 341. There is no cost to the patron to check out a sensory kit, you simply need to check out by leaving an ID. The arena also has the “David Costabile Sensory Room” (located on the 4th Floor right off of the F Street Escalators, across from section 433) which is a dedicated space designed in partnership with KultureCity and by medical professionals for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment during a game, concert or event. Outfitted with bean bags from Yogibo, visual light panels by Nanoleaf, activity panels, Sparkle Interactive Light (by NunoErin – a therapeutically fun furniture embedded with soft glowing lights that respond to motion), bubble walls, and a custom tactile artwork created by an autistic artist, all guests are welcome to use this space for a stimulation break at every game and event.
- First Game Certificates – For fans attending their first Capitals or Wizards games, first game certificates are available at all guest services locations at Capital One Arena. We also distribute birthday pins via guest services!
- District E – If you’re looking for a place close to the arena to grab a meal before the game, look no further than District Bites, located in District E powered by Ticketmaster. District Bites is conveniently located in Gallery Place, adjacent to Capital One Arena. Stop by before and after your event to enjoy specialty dishes featuring locally-sourced ingredients – from Detroit-style pizza to handmade desserts. Before most Capitals and Wizards home games, we also host “Block Parties” at District E, which have a rotation of themes (programming is more geared towards families on certain nights than others so fans are encouraged to check the schedule HERE).
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