Basketball arenas inWashington, D.C.

The Nation’s Capital

Washington, D.C. is home to 7 teams (1 NBA, 1 WNBA, 1 G League and 4 D-I) playing in 5 arenas. The biggest is Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Wizards, with 20,356 seats. The oldest is Burr Gymnasium, opened in 1963.

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NBA1

  1. NBACapital One Arena — Washington Wizards (Washington)opened 1997 · cap 20,356SiteMapNBA · Eastern Conference · Southeast Division

WNBA1

  1. WNBACareFirst Arena — Washington Mystics (Washington)opened 2018 · cap 4,200SiteMapWNBA

G League1

  1. G LeagueCareFirst Arena — Capital City Go-Go (Washington)opened 2018 · cap 4,200SiteMapG League · affiliate of the Washington Wizards

NCAA Division I4

A-10

  1. D-ICharles E. Smith Center — George Washington Revolutionaries (Washington)opened 1975 · cap 5,000SiteMapA-10

Big East

  1. D-ICapital One Arena — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington)opened 1997 · cap 20,356SiteMapBig East

MEAC

  1. D-IBurr Gymnasium — Howard Bison (Washington)opened 1963 · cap 2,700SiteMapMEAC

Patriot

  1. D-IBender Arena — American Eagles (Washington)opened 1988 · cap 4,500SiteMapPatriot

Arena names link to each arena’s page with capacity, history and nearby arenas. Site opens the team’s official site; Map opens directions. Listings cover NBA, WNBA, G League and NCAA Division I basketball arenas for the 2026–27 season. Capacity figures vary by source.

Washington, D.C. arena questions

How many basketball arenas are in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is home to 7 teams (1 NBA, 1 WNBA, 1 G League and 4 D-I) playing in 5 arenas.

Which NBA teams play in Washington, D.C.?

Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena (Washington).

What is the biggest basketball arena in Washington, D.C.?

Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Wizards, holds 20,356.

What is the oldest basketball arena in Washington, D.C.?

Burr Gymnasium in Washington opened in 1963.

How do I find the closest basketball arena to me?

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