Great venue, food and game
by Me on 3/9/24Capital One Arena - WashingtonRating: 5 out of 5It was a wonderful experience. My first hockey game. Very pleased.

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Washington Capitals History
The Capitals were founded in 1974, but did not post a winning record or reach the Playoffs until the 1982-1983 season, when a group led by top scorers Dennis Maruk and Mike Gartner, along with defenseman Rod Langway, ended the frustration. It began a remarkable streak of 14 consecutive seasons in the Playoffs.
After that streak ended in 1996-1997, the Capitals bounced back the next year to win their first conference title. Led by right wing Peter Bondra and goalie Olaf Kölzig, they defeated Boston, Ottawa and Buffalo in the Playoffs to earn their first berth in the Stanley Cup Final. But the Caps were swept in four games.
Alexander Ovechkin arrived in 2005, and since 2007-2008, the Capitals have reached the Playoffs almost every year. The 2014-2015 season began a run of three consecutive years that the Capitals reached the second round, only to lose in heartbreaking fashion. In 2015-2016, they won a franchise-high and NHL-best 56 games only to be felled by Pittsburgh, all the losses coming by one goal. They won a league-best 55 games the next year, but again lost to the Penguins in the second round.
The Capitals would go on to win their first Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history in 2018 when they beat the Vegas Golden Knights. In 2025, Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most career goals scored with 897. Along with Gartner and Langway, Yvon Labre and Dale Hunter have had their numbers retired.
Washington Capitals Team Info
Conference: Eastern
Division: Metropolitan
Year Founded: 1974
Team Colors: Red, Blue, White
Team Rivals: Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena
In 1997, the Washington Capitals began play at Capital One Arena(Opens in new tab), their present home arena in Washington, D.C., which is also the home of the Washington Wizards. Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena has hosted many high-profile events since opening, including the 1998 and 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. Since opening, the arena has hosted 47 million visitors and more than 4,500 events.

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Ticket prices for Washington Capitals games depend on a variety of factors, including date and time, city, matchup, seat location, and when the tickets are purchased. The average ticket for a Washington Capitals game can cost anywhere between $100-$200.
The Capitals have made two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, and have won once (in 2018).
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It was a wonderful experience. My first hockey game. Very pleased.
This was my first time to visit the arena. The view from the seats was excellent but the seating was very cramped and I'm only 5' 6". On leaving, the first emergency exit door that I tried wouldn't open when I pushed the bar, it appeared to be locked 🔒
The game was great, seats were great. The only problem was that we were unable to access the parking we had prepaid because police had streets blocked off around the arena from all sides. Had to pay for another spot.
I was underwhelmed by my first visit to Capital One Center for Rangers-Capitals. It started with the entry to arena waiting in cold until an hour before when doors opened. Then being yelled at by ushers to get into single file and then again during the delay for ticket screening in lobby. A most inhospitable welcome. Then in arena being bombarded with the loudest music before, during and after game. Very little inspiring and interesting interactions for fans during breaks of play and intermissions. I have visited over 10 other venues and this ranks well below average of others.
The seats were terrible. We felt like sardines. No arm room. Scrunched up against the folks sitting next to us. Very uncomfortable.
Although the Caps didn’t win at the last game I attended, they played well and the excitement of the crowd never wavered. There were many fans from the opposing team present at the game wearing gear to support the Kraken but there was no animosity expressed by either side. Everyone present seemed to be able to appreciate each other as simply a hockey fan. It was very refreshing to be able to sit next to someone who was cheering for the opposing team without any awkwardness. Many compliments were shared back and forth regarding good plays made by the opposing players and it made the game experience great. I love the Capitals and am so proud to be a Capitals fan. Coach Carbery is amazing! His demeanor is very professional and it is obvious that he is focused on how to improve plays to correct deficiencies rather than harping on mistakes. He is exactly what our team needs.
Took the family to our fist Caps game at CapOne arena. We sat in the 411 section. Pretty good seats, we had the Caps playing to score at our end in the 1st & 3rd periods. Atmosphere was good. Lots of energy. With the jumbotron, we could see everything, even when it was directly below us. The seats are short & small. Being over six feet tall, I struggled to get comfortable and had to stand a few times to fight off any leg cramps. Food & beverages are pricey, but that is expected at an event like this. Overall a good experience. We rode the Metro to and from the event. Lot of police visible outside the arena.
I'm tired of going. to games with poor product - performance. But this one was much better vs Nashville despite the loss. Capital Arena isn't being kept up well. crumbling concrete on stairs (near section 121) being held together with tape, bathrooms in not great shape. I hate the thought of the caps moving out of DC to VA but if the arena is not going to take care of itself, then perhaps. On the positive side, there were lots of people helping at the event, and very friendly from security, ticket and food - all extremely helpful.
Capital One Arena knows how to have a great time! My wife had never been to an NHL game before and she loved it!
As always, we had a wonderful experience. It was just made better by the Caps winning!
I don't like the surcharge, nonetheless the ability to transfer tix to others in the group is a game changer - especially when someone wants to go get refreshments...game was excellent, extra period at home against a rival (Caps 3- Islanders 2), seats were on-point but a fun and memorable time with family is immeasurable!
I was 3 rows off of the ice and the seats sucked. We were where the bleachers meet the ground level and our seats were the same height as the seats infront of us causing us to stare at the backs of the heads in front of us the. Whole. Game.
This was my first hockey game. I enjoyed the game and recommend that others watch a hockey game. I loved the ambiance!
The game was a lot of fun, as everyone held his/her breath, when the Caps achieved the lead, with a score of 4-0. The scattered groups of NY Rangers fans became frustrated, discouraged, and defeated, conceding the victory to the home team. The well-behaved crowd was neither rowdy, nor boisterous, but reveling in the constant wins, by the Caps. We sat at ground level, so that my grandson could be immersed in the game. He was jubilant, watching the Caps players, right up front, allowing him to be more engaged, in what was happening. My grandson was delighted, seeing the players, at the beginning of the game, make their entrances. It was a thrilling game, exciting, and entertaining. The Capitals One Arena is beautiful, to my New York eyes. “The game was terrific”, stated the satisfied spectators, as they scurried homeward.
Great seats..easy process very easy using mobile tickets and fast
Always a good show, always try and come to a least one game when I travel to the US. Way over priced, hence why they don't sell out mid week games. 300 AUD for a reasonable ticket compared to Australian AFL or NRL your looking 100-150 AUD. I feel sorry for the families.
Ticketmaster app is very well easy to use with exception of moving tickets to apple wallet. There should be instructions for this option.
We brought our 9 and 5 year old to a game while in town on vacation. It was family friendly and so much fun. Food is super expensive but I guess to be expected. Bring your capitol one card for a discount on everything.
Tickets were great, Caps score with 1:15 left to tie, and again with 3.5 left in OT to win! Doesn’t get any better than that. Ticket buying was also super easy (even got parking close to the stadium at a great rate. Thanks Ticketmaster.
Everything was great! I definitely enjoyed the game!