Carefirst Arena

  • 4 upcoming events
  • Washington, DC
  • 4,200 capacity
  • Home of Washington Mystics, Capital City Go-Go

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4 upcoming events

TBD at Washington Mystics: WNBA Finals (Home Game 2, If Necessary)Oct 19, 2026 · TomorrowTBD at Washington Mystics: WNBA Finals (Home Game 3, If Necessary)Oct 22, 2026 · In 4 daysTBD at Washington Mystics: WNBA Finals (Home Game 4, If Necessary)Oct 27, 2026 · In 9 daysCollege Park Skyhawks at Capital City Go-GoDec 11, 2026 · In 54 daysfrom $29.30

Getting there

Around Carefirst Arena:

  • Congress Heights station (subway) · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 121 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Closest airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) 2.5 mi · Washington Dulles International (IAD) 25.9 mi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 28.6 mi

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Carefirst Arena

There is no hotel mapped within 0.75 miles of Carefirst Arena. No restaurants or cafés are mapped within 0.3 miles, so eat before you arrive. 1 bar or pub is within the same distance.

Bars and pubs

  • Player's Lounge · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Things to do near Carefirst Arena

Good to know

What's on at Carefirst Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: TBD at Washington Mystics: WNBA Finals (Home Game 2, If Necessary) (Mon, Oct 19); TBD at Washington Mystics: WNBA Finals (Home Game 3, If Necessary) (Thu, Oct 22).
How many people does Carefirst Arena hold?
About 4,200 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Carefirst Arena?
Carefirst Arena is home to Washington Mystics and Capital City Go-Go.
What other names has Carefirst Arena had?
It has also been known as Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Are there bars near Carefirst Arena?
Yes, 1 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Player's Lounge (0.3 mi · about 7 min walk).
Is Carefirst Arena indoors?
Yes. Carefirst Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Carefirst Arena by public transit?
The closest stop is Congress Heights station (subway), 0.2 mi away, about 6 min walk. There are 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Carefirst Arena?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), 50 ft away in a straight line. Also near: Washington Dulles International (IAD), 25.9 mi; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), 28.6 mi.
Is there parking near Carefirst Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 121 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.