Capital One Arena is a premier 20,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Washington, D.C., in the Chinatown section of the Penn Quarter neighborhood. Opened on December 2, 1997, as the MCI Center, it was renamed Capital One Arena in 2017 after Capital One acquired the naming rights. The arena is owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), led by majority owner Ted Leonsis since 2010[1][2][4]. The arena serves as the home for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals (the 2018 Stanley Cup champions), and the NCAA’s Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team. For two decades, it also hosted the WNBA’s Washington Mystics until 2018. Capital One Arena hosts approximately 220 events annually, including professional sports, concerts, family shows, and major collegiate tournaments, making it a cultural and economic hub in Washington, D.C.[1][2][6]. Strategically located atop the Gallery Place Metro station, the arena has been central to a $9.2 billion downtown redevelopment since its inception. This transformation revitalized the Seventh Street corridor with new restaurants, residences, and businesses, turning the area into a vibrant entertainment district[1][2][4]. However, the arena’s development also contributed to gentrification and displacement of much of the local Asian-American community[4]. In recent years, a major renovation was undertaken in collaboration with design firm Gensler to enhance seating comfort, expand food and beverage options featuring local vendors, integrate cutting-edge technology for ticketing and fan engagement, and increase amenities such as restrooms by 30%. These upgrades emphasize inclusivity, fan experience, and help reenergize downtown D.C. post-pandemic by creating a year-round civic space for community and entertainment[3]. Capital One Arena has hosted high-profile events, including multiple Stanley Cup Finals, NBA an