Charles E. Smith Center

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Charles E. Smith Center is a basketball arena in Washington, Washington, D.C., home of the George Washington Revolutionaries (A-10, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1975, making it 51 years old in 2026 and seats 5,000 for basketball. It ranks 9th of 14 in the A-10 by capacity.

Arena facts

Location
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home of
George Washington Revolutionaries (D-I)
School
George Washington University
Conference
A-10
Opened
1975
Capacity
5,000
Size rank in D-I
237th of 360

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Arenas near Charles E. Smith Center10

  1. 1NBACapital One Arena — Washington Wizards (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  2. 2D-IBurr Gymnasium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  3. 3D-IBender Arena — American Eagles (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  4. 4WNBACareFirst Arena — Washington Mystics (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  5. 5D-IXfinity Center — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)6 mi
  6. 6D-IEagleBank Arena — George Mason Patriots (Fairfax, Virginia)15 mi
  7. 7D-IAlumni Hall — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)28 mi
  8. 8D-IChesapeake Employers Insurance Arena — UMBC Retrievers (Catonsville, Maryland)30 mi
  9. 9D-IPhysical Education Complex — Coppin State Eagles (Baltimore, Maryland)35 mi
  10. 10D-ITalmadge L. Hill Field House — Morgan State Bears (Baltimore, Maryland)35 mi

Questions about Charles E. Smith Center

Where do the George Washington Revolutionaries play home games?

The George Washington Revolutionaries play at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, Washington, D.C..

How many people does Charles E. Smith Center hold?

Charles E. Smith Center seats 5,000 for basketball.

When did Charles E. Smith Center open?

Charles E. Smith Center opened in 1975.

What other arenas are near Charles E. Smith Center?

Capital One Arena is also in Washington. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.