Capital One Arena as a major sports and concert venue

Capital One Arena, located in downtown Washington, serves as the home arena for the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards and hosts frequent concerts, family shows, and large-scale events. Since opening in its current form in 1997 (formerly Verizon Center), the arena has been a central site for the city's contemporary entertainment and sports culture. The venue also anchors the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood's nightlife and event activity.