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When people plan event nights in Washington, DC, they usually think about tickets first and logistics second. If you\u2019re staying at Arlo Washington, DC<\/a>, you\u2019ve already solved the logistics part. Capital One Arena<\/a> is where visitors and locals of DC gather when something big is happening indoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event venue hosts NBA and NHL games, arena tours, college basketball, comedy specials, and national events. If something big is happening in the city on a given night, there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s happening there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantage for you is simple. You\u2019re close enough to treat it like part of your visit to the neighborhood instead of a destination across the city. The better news is that it\u2019s easy to navigate once you understand how it works. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Actually Happens at Capital One Arena<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capital One Arena<\/a> hosts more than 200 events annually. It\u2019s active most weeks of the year. From fall through spring, the schedule is mostly filled with NBA and NHL games. Winter is busy with double headers and tournament weekends. Spring and summer bring major concert tours from some of the top musicians. There are stretches where the arena hosts three or four events in a single week. It\u2019s a busy venue that\u2019s right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Basketball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The arena is home to the Washington Wizards<\/a>. The NBA season starts in October and wraps up in April. Home games bring in big crowds downtown. You\u2019ll see a mix of locals and fans traveling to see visiting teams. Weekend games are busier with more people attending. Weeknight games still bring in a solid crowd, especially when high-profile teams are in town. If you\u2019re visiting during basketball season, check the schedule. There\u2019s usually a game to catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHL Hockey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also home to the Washington Capitals<\/a>. Capitals games are loud, and locals in Washington, DC show up for hockey. If you\u2019re in town during hockey season, this is one of the most energetic events you can go to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playoff games change the entire neighborhood. Restaurants fill up early, and you\u2019ll see Capitals jerseys everywhere. If you want the full sports-night experience, this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Basketball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Georgetown Hoyas<\/a> play select home games here as well. College games bring a different crowd. You\u2019ll see Georgetown alumni, students, and their families. It feels slightly more local, and you\u2019ll get that hometown crowd feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees can expect to see typical college-type energy with a lively student section, Jack the Bulldog mascot, and rivalry intensity when Big East opponents are in town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Concert Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capital One Arena is the main arena-sized concert venue in DC. If a major artist is touring nationally, this is where they stop. The venue hosts a slew of artists<\/a> covering several genres, including pop, hip hop, country, international tours, legacy acts, and arena rock. The production scale is big, with full lighting rigs and stage builds that change the floor layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in town and see a tour date line up with your stay, it\u2019s worth grabbing tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The arena also hosts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n