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SportCation IndexGrade S91.4/100Rank #1 of 53Trip Ready This Season
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Statistical Tier 1 · Simulated rank range #1. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl1.5 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$170Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$475Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Dec 18, 20263 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for Washington. Start with Capital One Arena and Nationals Park for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Washington stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLBMajor venues: 5Next best weekend: Oct 23–Oct 24Walkable core: Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront / Penn Quarter / Chinatown

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Washington

NBANHLNFL

Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals

Capital One Arena · Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders

Northwest Stadium · Sun, Nov 1 · 8:20 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,407.50 per person

Party estimate US$2,815 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,700 · Hotel for party US$1,115

2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Washington

NHLMLSNFL

Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals

Capital One Arena · Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM EST

New York City FC at D.C. United

Audi Field · Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders

Northwest Stadium · Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,045 per person

Party estimate US$2,090 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,350 · Hotel for party US$740

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-09 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Washington

NBANHLNFL

New York Knicks at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM EST

St. Louis Blues at Washington Capitals

Capital One Arena · Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders

Northwest Stadium · Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,407.50 per person

Party estimate US$2,815 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,700 · Hotel for party US$1,115

2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Washington

NBANHL

San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Fri, Jan 1 · 5:00 PM EST

Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals

Capital One Arena · Sat, Jan 2 · 7:00 PM EST

LA Clippers at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Sun, Jan 3 · 7:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,267.50 per person

Party estimate US$2,535 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,420 · Hotel for party US$1,115

2027-01-01 to 2027-01-04 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Washington

NBANHL

Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Fri, Feb 12 · 7:00 PM EST

Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards

Capital One Arena · Sat, Feb 13 · 7:00 PM EST

Utah Mammoth at Washington Capitals

Capital One Arena · Sun, Feb 14 · 1:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,267.50 per person

Party estimate US$2,535 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,420 · Hotel for party US$1,115

2027-02-12 to 2027-02-15 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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NBA

Capital One Arena

1.3 mi straight-line from Washington reference point (Washington reference)
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MLB

Nationals Park

0.6 mi straight-line from Washington reference point (Washington reference)
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MLS

Audi Field

0.8 mi straight-line from Washington reference point (Washington reference)
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Getting around Washington

Washington D.C.'s major sports venues are primarily located in two areas. Capital One Arena, home to the Wizards and Capitals, is situated downtown in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood. Nationals Park (MLB) and Audi Field (MLS) are located in the Navy Yard and Buzzard Point neighborhoods, respectively, in the southeast waterfront area, and are relatively close to each other.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from Washington reference point (Washington reference). Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 20,674Opened: 1997Architect: Ellerbe BecketTenants: Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball, Washington Mystics, Washington CapitalsWikipedia
  • Capacity: 41,888Opened: 2008Architect: Paul S. DevrouaxTenants: Washington NationalsWikipedia
  • Capacity: 24,000Opened: 2018Architect: PopulousTenants: Washington Spirit, DC Defenders, D.C. United
  • Capacity: 64,000Opened: 1997Architect: PopulousTenants: Washington CommandersWikipedia

Teams

Every pro team in Washington. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Washington CommandersNFL · Northwest Stadium
Washington WizardsNBA · Capital One Arena
Washington CapitalsNHL · Capital One Arena
Washington NationalsMLB · Nationals Park
D.C. UnitedMLS · Audi Field

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Where to stay

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Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront

This vibrant, modern waterfront neighborhood is ideal for baseball and soccer fans, offering direct proximity to Nationals Park and Audi Field.

Transit:
Accessible via the Green Line at the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station, which is just one block from Nationals Park.
Venues:
Nationals Park, Audi Field
Check Washington hotel pricesNavy Yard / Capitol Riverfront on Booking.com

Penn Quarter / Chinatown

Located directly where Capital One Arena stands, this central neighborhood is perfect for basketball and hockey fans.

Transit:
The Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station (Red, Green, Yellow Lines) is directly connected to Capital One Arena, providing excellent access.
Venues:
Capital One Arena
Check Washington hotel pricesPenn Quarter / Chinatown on Booking.com

Downtown Washington

As a central hub, Downtown offers unparalleled accessibility to various parts of the city, making it a convenient base for exploring all sports venues.

Transit:
Boasts a perfect Transit Score and is considered a 'rider's paradise' with easy access to multiple Metrorail lines (Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Red) and numerous bus routes.
Venues:
Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, Audi Field
Check Washington hotel pricesDowntown Washington on Booking.com
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Explore Washington combo weekends

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Or pair two Washington home teams the same weekend:

Commanders + WizardsCapitals + CommandersCommanders + D.C. UnitedCapitals + WizardsNationals + WizardsD.C. United + WizardsCapitals + NationalsCapitals + D.C. United

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