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Your seating map and plan: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
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Where to sit at Capital One Arena
The best seats at Capital One Arena are 100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines) for the view. For value, choose 100 Level corners. Avoid 400 Level back rows (highest sections). Capital One Arena seats 20,356, home of Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals.
100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Wizards sightline.
Full detail Best value100 Level corners
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
Full detail Where to avoid400 Level back rows (highest sections)
Very high and steep, a long way from the play.
Full detailAbout Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena seats roughly 20,000 for Wizards basketball and about 18,500 for Capitals hockey, built as a 100 (lower), 200 (club/mezzanine) and 400 (upper) level bowl, with no 300 level in the seating numbering. The lower bowl carries the price and atmosphere, the 200 level offers strong club-style views, and the 400 level is the affordable upper deck. The building is famous for loud Capitals playoff crowds and the outdoor viewing parties in the plaza. It hosts the Wizards, Capitals, Georgetown basketball, concerts and events.
Capital One Arena, opened in 1997 as the MCI Center and later the Verizon Center, sits in the Penn Quarter and Chinatown of downtown Washington, D.C. Its three-tier bowl seats around 20,000 and is the shared home of the Wizards and Capitals, credited with revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood; a major renovation has been modernizing its concourses and premium spaces.
Capital One Arena seating chart
General seating reference for Capital One Arena, also known as the Capital One Arena seating map, seating plan or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
Capital One Arena seating capacity and layouts
The Capital One Arena seating capacity is about 20,356 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.
Basketball
Wizards and Georgetown games open the bowl to around 20,000, with courtside and 100-level sideline seats the premium tickets and the 400 level the value end.
Ice hockey
Capitals games seat roughly 18,500; the lower-bowl corners and glass seats are prized, and the loud playoff atmosphere is a signature.
End-stage concert
Concerts set the stage at one end and curtain off seating behind it; the floor is added as GA or reserved rows while the sides of all levels keep views.
In-the-round concert
Center-stage tours open the full bowl for maximum capacity, with reduced views directly behind the stage.
Seating levels explained
100 LevelSections 100-121
The lower ring around the floor and ice, with premium seats nearest the surface.
Pros: Closest views, best detail and atmosphere.
Cons: Expensive, especially at center court or center ice.
200 LevelSections 200-229
A middle band of club-style seats considered among the best sightlines in the arena, plus suites.
Pros: Excellent mid-height views, club amenities, comparable to suite sightlines.
Cons: Premium pricing relative to the upper deck.
400 LevelSections 400-433
The upper deck, often called the mezzanine, wrapping the arena.
Pros: Most affordable seats with full views of the whole surface.
Cons: Steep and high; back rows sit well above the play.
Best seats at Capital One Arena
Premium basketball view
100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Wizards sightline.
Best all-round view
200 Level center sections
Club-level mid-height seats offer some of the cleanest, most comfortable views in the building.
Best hockey value
100 Level corners
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
Value with a full view
400 Level center, front rows (e.g. around 415-420)
Elevated mid-court/ice angle over the whole surface at the lowest prices.
Concert with an end stage
100 or lower 400 Level sides
Angled toward the stage with a clean view, away from behind-stage cutoffs.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premium basketball view | 100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines) | Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Wizards sightline. |
| Best all-round view | 200 Level center sections | Club-level mid-height seats offer some of the cleanest, most comfortable views in the building. |
| Best hockey value | 100 Level corners | Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices. |
| Value with a full view | 400 Level center, front rows (e.g. around 415-420) | Elevated mid-court/ice angle over the whole surface at the lowest prices. |
| Concert with an end stage | 100 or lower 400 Level sides | Angled toward the stage with a clean view, away from behind-stage cutoffs. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
400 Level back rows (highest sections): Very high and steep, a long way from the play.
Sections directly behind an end stage (concerts): Curtained off or facing the back of the stage.
Behind-net/basket 100 Level front rows: Low angle flattens the far end of the surface.
Seats beside camera and broadcast platforms: Occasional partial obstruction from equipment.
Accessibility & companion seating
Capital One Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on all levels, with elevators, ramps and accessible restrooms, and direct access from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. Accessible tickets are booked via the box office or Ticketmaster; an ongoing renovation has been upgrading accessible facilities.
Where: Accessible platforms and companion seats are distributed around the 100, 200 and 400 levels, including sightline-protected positions.
Food & drink at Capital One Arena
Concessions run throughout the arena, mixing standard arena fare with outposts of well-known Washington-area and cult food brands, from tacos and doughnuts to Caribbean jerk and fried chicken. Several dedicated bars serve the concourses, and Capital One cardholders get a 10% discount at checkout.
The arena is fully cashless — cards and contactless payment only, with reverse ATMs on the 100 and 400 levels to convert cash. Outside food and drink are prohibited (one empty plastic water bottle per person is allowed), sales are capped at two alcoholic drinks per person and service stops by the fourth quarter (NBA) or third period (NHL).
Worth seeking out
- Little Miner Taco and Fuku on the concourses
- Astro Doughnuts
- Jerk at Nite Caribbean stand
- Tenders Love & Chicken
- Jack Daniel's Bar and F St Grand Bar
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Hotels near Capital One Arenafrom USD 165 a night
All hotels & live pricesKimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG
0.2 km from the venue
From USD 302 a night
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3-starMotto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
0.2 km from the venue
From USD 205 a night
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3-starFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
0.3 km from the venue
From USD 207 a night
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5-starRiggs Washington DC
0.3 km from the venue
From USD 397 a night
See live pricesArlo Washington DC
0.4 km from the venue
From USD 165 a night
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4-starThe Westin Washington, DC Downtown
0.5 km from the venue
From USD 177 a night
See live pricesStays close to Capital One Arena, with availability checked when we built this guide. Tap a hotel for live prices on your dates.
How to get to Capital One Arena
Transport
The arena sits directly above the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station, served by the Red, Green and Yellow Lines, so most fans arrive by rail. Several downtown parking garages are nearby but limited on event nights, making Metro the easiest option.
The area
The arena anchors Penn Quarter and Chinatown, marked by the Chinese friendship arch and surrounded by restaurants, bars and theaters. The National Mall, Smithsonian museums and the National Portrait Gallery are all within a short walk.
Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C., USA
Capital One Arena parking
The closest car park to Capital One Arena is LAZ Parking Capital One Arena Garage, 14 m away. Here are 6 car parks nearest the venue, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.
- LAZ Parking Capital One Arena Garage601 F Street Northwest, Washington14 m
- Lexus Garage601 F Street Northwest, Washington66 m
- Colonial Parking700 6th Street Northwest, Washington112 m
- Colonial Parking732 6th Street Northwest, Washington146 m
- AARP 601 E Street601 E Street Northwest, Washington152 m
- Hotel Monaco Valet700 F Street Northwest, Washington168 m
Frequently asked questions
What was Capital One Arena called before?
It opened in 1997 as the MCI Center, became the Verizon Center in 2006, and has been Capital One Arena since 2017.
Why is there no 300 level at Capital One Arena?
The seating is numbered 100, 200 and 400 levels, skipping 300 in the public numbering. The 400 level is the upper deck and the most affordable tier.
Are the 200-level seats good?
Yes. The 200 level is a club-style mid-tier widely regarded as offering some of the best sightlines in the arena, comparable to suite views.
What are the best seats for a Capitals game?
Lower 100-level corner or glass seats put you closest to the ice; the front rows of the center 400 level offer the best value with a full view.
How do I get to Capital One Arena?
It sits directly above the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station on the Red, Green and Yellow Lines, so Metro is the easiest way to arrive.
What else plays at Capital One Arena?
Besides the Wizards and Capitals, it hosts Georgetown Hoyas basketball, concerts, and other events, and has been undergoing a major renovation of its concourses and premium areas.
Which seats are best for concerts at Capital One Arena?
Concerts set the stage at one end and curtain off seating behind it; the floor is added as GA or reserved rows while the sides of all levels keep views. For specific sections, aim for 100 or lower 400 Level sides — Angled toward the stage with a clean view, away from behind-stage cutoffs.
How do section numbers work at Capital One Arena?
Section numbers at Capital One Arena follow the seating tiers. 100 Level: Sections 100-121; 200 Level: Sections 200-229; 400 Level: Sections 400-433.
Does Capital One Arena have a seating chart with seat numbers?
Yes. Capital One Arena's seating chart is split into numbered sections across its tiers (100 Level Sections 100-121; 200 Level Sections 200-229; 400 Level Sections 400-433), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating chart on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.
What is the view like from the seats at Capital One Arena?
The best views at Capital One Arena are from 100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines) — Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Wizards sightline. The weakest are 400 Level back rows (highest sections): Very high and steep, a long way from the play. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating chart for Capital One Arena.
Where should I sit at Capital One Arena with kids?
With kids at Capital One Arena, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the 400 Level is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.
Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Capital One Arena?
Capital One Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on all levels, with elevators, ramps and accessible restrooms, and direct access from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. Accessible tickets are booked via the box office or Ticketmaster; an ongoing renovation has been upgrading accessible facilities. Locations: Accessible platforms and companion seats are distributed around the 100, 200 and 400 levels, including sightline-protected positions..
How many seats does Capital One Arena have?
Capital One Arena has a capacity of about 20,356 seats, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.
What is the view like from the seats at Capital One Arena?
For the best view at Capital One Arena, aim for 100 Level center court (near 101/111 sidelines) (Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Wizards sightline.); 200 Level center sections (Club-level mid-height seats offer some of the cleanest, most comfortable views in the building.). The view is most restricted from 400 Level back rows (highest sections) (Very high and steep, a long way from the play.).
Is Capital One Arena covered, and does it have a roof?
Capital One Arena is a fully enclosed indoor arena with all seating and the floor under a permanent roof.
Where can I park at Capital One Arena?
Car parks near Capital One Arena include LAZ Parking Capital One Arena Garage, Lexus Garage, Colonial Parking, Colonial Parking and more. The closest is LAZ Parking Capital One Arena Garage, about 14 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.
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