Capital One Arena
About Capital One Arena
- Arena NameCapital One Arena
- LocationWashington, DC, USA
- Construction Year1997
- Capacity18 506
- TeamsWashington Capitals (NHL)
- Former names: MCI Center (1997–2006) Verizon Center (2006-2017)
Capital One Arena is an NHL arena located in Washington, DC, USA, opened in 1997 with a seating capacity of 18 506. It serves as the home venue for Washington Capitals, hosting NHL regular-season games, playoffs, and other league events.
The arena is designed to meet professional standards for players, media, and spectators, and functions as the central hub for the organization's on-ice activities and fan engagement.