Game Day Guide
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Capital One Arena.
Arrive in Penn Quarter
Take Metro to Gallery Place-Chinatown or park in a nearby garage. Explore the restaurants and bars along 7th Street and H Street NW.
Pregame dining
Grab dinner at Clyde's Gallery Place, Daikaya, or one of the many Chinatown/Penn Quarter restaurants. DC's food scene is world-class.
Doors open
Enter the arena and explore the concourse. Check out the team store and grab a half-smoke, DC's signature sausage.
Find your seat
Settle in for player introductions. Look for politicians, journalists, and lobbyists in the lower bowl. It's DC's court.
Game time
Wizards games have a professional, knowledgeable crowd. The arena fills well for marquee opponents. Total game time is about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for a half-smoke or crab cake sandwich. The 100-level has the best food variety.
Post-game scene
Walk to the Penn Quarter bars or take Metro to Dupont Circle or Adams Morgan for late-night options. DC's bar scene stretches across multiple neighborhoods.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
4.2 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
December
3.7 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
January
3.0 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
March
4.0 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
April
3.4 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.