Verizon Center - Washington DC: Tickets & Visiting Tips

Washington, DC's Sports Arena and Entertainment Center

Updated 08/05/16

Verizon Center is a huge 20,000-seat arena in Downtown Washington DC that hosts about 220 events each year, including concerts, family entertainment and athletic games by the NHL's Washington Capitals, the NBA's Washington Wizards, the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball Team. Verizon Center offers modern stadium-style seating and a 14ft x 25ft high-definition scoreboard with over 1,000 feet of linear LED boards.

Also on the premises is a Team Store sporting goods store, The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, VIDA Fitness and Bang Spa & Salon, The Clubhouse, a private restaurant overlooking the court called the Acela Club and a 5,000 square foot premium seating space called “The Player’s Club” where people can purchase tickets to a game.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 745-3000, visiting the box office or online through Ticketmaster.com.

Verizon Center Address

601 F Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 628-3200 See a map and directions
The closest Metro Station is Gallery Place/Chinatown

Visiting Tips

Plan ahead and arrive early. Take a look at the event website and know where your seat is in advance. Seating is arranged differently depending on the type and size of the event.
Eat in advance of the event. Food and drink lines can be long and prices are high. There are a variety of good restaurants in the area surrounding the Verizon Center including Rosa Mexicano, District Chophouse, Fado and many more. There are also plenty of fast casual dining options. See a full list of restaurants near the Verizon Center. The food sold onsite is typical fast food and not so appetizing.

Take public transportation to avoid heavy traffic and difficulty finding parking.
Verizon Center is a crowded arena with constant activity. Keep your valuables close to you and hold on to your children. It is easy to get disoriented so make sure you have a prearranged meeting place if you get separated from family or friends.

Parking Near the Verizon Center

Parking near the Verizon Center can be challenging during popular events. The Verizon Center has its own parking garage which opens 1 ½ hours before and closes 1 hour after most events. There are additional parking garages in the Penn Quarter neighborhood totally about 10,000 spaces located within walking distance to the Verizon Center. Find parking garages

What's Near the Verizon Center?

The Verizon Center is located in the heart of Washington, DC in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. In recent years, this area has become a great destination for shopping, dining, and theater. The National Portrait Gallery and the International Spy Museum are major attractions located within a block of the Verizon Center. Washington DC's Chinatown is also located around the corner from the arena.

Hotels within Walking Distance to the Verizon Center

Who Owns and Operates Verizon Center?

Monumental Sports & Entertainment assumed ownership of Verizon Center in 2010, merging Lincoln Holdings LLC and Washington Sports and Entertainment LP into one ownership group.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment owns and operates the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics. The group also oversees the management of Kettler Capitals Iceplex, the state-of-the-art training facility for the Capitals (located in Arlington, VA) and George Mason University's Patriot Center (located in Fairfax, VA).

Official Website: verizoncenter.monumentalsportsnetwork.com