Capital One Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Capital One Arena holds up to 20,356 fans and is home to Washington Wizards (NBA) and Washington Capitals (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

73 home games left, starting Wed Oct 28, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the doors open at Capital One Arena?

Up to 90 minutes before the start. The Know Before You Go email for each game has the exact door time. (source)

What is changing at Capital One Arena in 2026?

Capital One Arena is in the middle of a $1 billion-plus, multi-phase transformation with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, including a 65 percent increase in concessions space, 30 percent more restrooms, wider concourses, and expanded entrances; the full transformation is on schedule to be completed ahead of the 2027-28 NBA and NHL seasons, so fans attending Wizards and Capitals games in 2026-27 should expect ongoing construction and phased new amenities such as new concourse food concepts and premium spaces. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Capital One Arena has a strict no-bag policy. Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted inside the arena. Wallet-size clutches no larger than 4 in x 6 in, medical bags, and parenting bags no larger than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in are permitted, subject to security screening. Guests bringing a medical or parenting bag should use the entrance at the corner of 6th and F Street. The arena will not check or store any prohibited bag. Bag policy.
• Payment: Capital One Arena is a cashless venue. Credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payment through smartphone apps are the only accepted forms of payment at concessions, retail locations, and vendors. Reverse ATMs next to Guest Services on the 100 and 400 levels let fans load cash onto a debit card for in-arena purchases.
• Getting there: Capital One Arena is served directly by the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop on the Red, Green, and Yellow lines, and is within walking distance of the Judiciary Square, Metro Center, and Archives-Navy Memorial Penn Quarter stations. Parking and transit.
• Food: Guests are not allowed to bring in outside food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, for any games, concerts, or events. Guests may bring in one empty plastic water bottle per person for personal use.

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