Capital One Arena seating plan & guide
Capital One Arena sits in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., and is home to the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals. Opened in 1997 (originally the MCI Center), it helped spark the revival of the surrounding downtown district and sits directly atop a Metro station.
Best sections
Sideline lower-level seats around center court give the best all-around view for Wizards games without going courtside.
Mid-tier club seats add padded chairs and indoor concourse access, a comfortable choice for cold-weather Capitals nights.
Upper-corner seats are the value play and still keep you close to the action in this compact arena.
Insider tips
- Take Metro to Gallery Place–Chinatown — the station exits directly at the arena, so skip downtown parking.
- On TickPick the listed price is what you pay, so compare upper-bowl totals there against fee-added quotes elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at Capital One Arena?
Lower bowl center offer the closest view, while upper bowl corners are the best value. Upper-corner seats are the value play and still keep you close to the action in this compact arena.
Where is Capital One Arena?
Capital One Arena is a indoor arena in Washington, opened in 1997 with a capacity of ≈20,350 (basketball).
Where can I find the cheapest Capital One Arena tickets?
Compare the all-in total across TickPick, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and Gametime on the team pages below. TickPick usually wins because it charges no buyer fees — the listed price is what you pay.
