Family-friendly features of Capital One Arena

Recently we had the opportunity to attend a Wizards game at Capital One Arena. My kids had such a fun time cheering them on. During time-outs and half-time, there are several fun activities to watch including local dance studios showing off their moves, t-shirts being thrown to guests, participating in all of the fun the time-outs allow for the guests to enjoy. Below are a few of the family-friendly features of Capital One Arena. See some of our fun on our Instagram post below.

MedStar Health Mamava Lactation Pods

Two Mamava Lactation pods, in partnership with MedStar Health, are located at the F-Street elevator landing across from sections 200 and 400, with our ADA accessible pod stationed on the 200 level. Mamava pods are designed with seating, outlets and additional features to provide privacy and comfort to nursing mothers during games, concerts, and events.

Additionally, parents with little ones will be happy to know that there are baby changing stations in all restrooms throughout the building.

Sensory Inclusion

Capital One Arena is a Sensory Inclusive Venue, certified annually by KultureCity. Complementary sensory bags, containing special KultureCity VIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources, are available for checkout at Guest Services near Section 102, Guest Services near Section 402, in 215B across from Section 217/218 and on the Lexus Suites Level near Suite 341. There is no cost to the patron to check out a sensory kit, you simply need to check out by leaving an ID. 

The arena also has the “David Costabile Sensory Room” (located on the 4^th Floor right off of the F Street Escalators, across from section 433) which is a dedicated space designed in partnership with KultureCity and by medical professionals for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment during a game, concert or event. Outfitted with bean bags from Yogibo, visual light panels by Nanoleaf, activity panels, Sparkle Interactive Light (by NunoErin – a therapeutically fun furniture embedded with soft glowing lights that respond to motion), bubble walls, and a custom tactile artwork created by an autistic artist, all guests are welcome to use this space for a stimulation break at every game and event.  

First Game Certificates

For fans attending their first Capitals or Wizards games, first game certificates are available at all guest services locations at Capital One Arena. We also distribute birthday pins via guest services!

District E

If you’re looking for a place close to the arena to grab a meal before the game, look no further than District Bites, located in District E powered by Ticketmaster. District Bites is conveniently located in Gallery Place, adjacent to Capital One Arena. Stop by before and after your event to enjoy specialty dishes featuring locally-sourced ingredients – from Detroit-style pizza to handmade desserts. 

Something I was unaware of was that before most Capitals and Wizards home games, they host “Block Parties” at District E, which have a rotation of themes (programming is more geared towards families on certain nights than others so fans are encouraged to check the schedule HERE).

Click her to see the schedule of events at Capital One Arena. Sports aren’t your thing? No worries, there are many other events there other than sports.