Terrific show
by Mar_IT on 11/18/23Capital One Arena - WashingtonRating: 4 out of 5My first time watching an NBA game. Terrific show, very amazing. Mavs are a good time, Wizards must play better

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Washington Wizards History
Founded in 1961, the Washington Wizards franchise has called Chicago, Baltimore, Landover, Maryland. and Washington, D.C. home. Known earlier as the Packers, Zephyrs and Bullets, the franchise changed its name to the Wizards in 1997.
After earning two playoff appearances in their first five seasons in Baltimore, the team started a formidable run of postseason success starting in the 1968–69 season. Led by Hall of Famers Earl Monroe and Wes Unseld (and later Elvin Hayes), the Bullets went to the playoffs 12 seasons in a row, including four trips to the Finals and a championship in 1978. Behind an MVP performance from Unseld, Washington defeated Seattle in a decisive Game 7 to clinch the title.
Five consecutive postseason appearances highlighted the Bullets’ 80s. The franchise bounced back in the early 2000s, built around the core of Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. That trio led Washington to four straight playoff appearances from 2005–2008. Since then, the Wizards have qualified for the postseason five times behind All-Stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, the latter of which became one of six players in NBA history to average 30-plus points per game in back-to-back seasons.
Washington Wizards Team Info
Conference: Eastern
Division: Southeast
Year Founded: 1961
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Red, White, Silver
Team Rivals: Miami HEAT(Opens in new tab), Charlotte Hornets(Opens in new tab), Orlando Magic(Opens in new tab), Atlanta Hawks(Opens in new tab), Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics
Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena
The Washington Wizards play at Capital One Arena(Opens in new tab), located in the heart of the city's vibrant Chinatown neighborhood. Home to the Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the recently renovated arena features new-age seating, sound systems, interactive fan experiences and more — not to mention the ever-growing list of innovative food and beverage options throughout the venue. The arena opened in 1997 as the MCI Center and was renamed to Verizon Center in 2006. After a decade as the Verizon Center, the venue became Capital One Arena in 2017.
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Ticket prices for Washington Wizards 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 Wizards game can cost anywhere between $100-$200.
The Washington Wizards have made four appearances in the NBA Finals and won once in 1978.
The Washington Wizards play at the Capital One Arena(Opens in new tab) in Washington, D.C. The seating chart for Capital One Arena can be viewed on Ticketmaster(Opens in new tab).
My first time watching an NBA game. Terrific show, very amazing. Mavs are a good time, Wizards must play better
Right now it’s a waste of money. 90.-$ to watch the team lose. There is no defense, no strategy, it seams that none of the players has the gut to shoot the ball and then the numerous faults. No wonders the stadium yesterday was only filled with Nicks fans! Entertainment is also quite disappointing. I better invest my money somewhere else.
It was a great game! Great energy in the arena! It was my grandson’s birthday and he and his friends had an amazing time!! Thanks to the wonderful ushers and other staff for helping to make this a wonderful experience!
The stadium was clean and nice and many entrance so didn’t have to wait to get in. I wasn’t able to pay for anything in cash so that was inconvenient.
It was our first time, me and my wife, watching at the Capital One Arena and we had so much fun. Great crowd, friendly staffs. The seat is kinda small though. But great overall. We'll definitely come back again.
My girl dance at the wizards half time show and it. Was beautiful
This was the first basketball game I have ever attended and wow, what an event. Americans certainly know how to put in a show. Music, dancers, quizzes, mascot nonsense - it had it all. Oh, and a tiny bit of sport thrown in. Well done Wizards!
First time I watched an NBA match live and it really wasn't a nice experience. There was a big set of screen coming down from the ceiling and it was really overwhelming, I felt like I went there just to watch useless noisy tv advertisements. I went there because I wanted to see a basketball match, but the experience is totally ruined by the crazy amount of ads, talks, loud music coming from speakers and screens. I totally accept that this is kind of normal, but I really felt it was really too much, there wasn't any real focus on the match, which looked like just a non-considered non-relevant part of an ads show. Also, in the Capital One Arena there is a crazy policy that does not allow you to bring any bags, mainly because they want to save money and avoid paying more employees to handle the necessary extra work. I have read on internet that there are lockers available, but it is not clear where; bringing bags is clearly forbidden/discouraged. The venue is really beautiful and services/food shops are great, but they should focus more on basketball and fans, otherwise I would really stay away and prefer to watch events on TV.
Go seats, great staff my husband cry first at a basketball game he love it
An NBA Arena can’t have such horrible legroom space. Even if the average person could fit, there’s no space left for people to walk in front. Painful experience to sit in such a tiny space. Even low-cost airlines have more legroom space!
great evening with friends and daughter. Good game, nice service...Thx
It was an exciting game! We totally enjoyed it! We checked the NBA bag policy. It states 14x14x6” limit. When we got to the area, it is actually 5x7”!!! Many people were caught off guard and had to download an app, create an account, and then pay the locker. By the time we got this resolved, we missed part of Quarter 1!!!
The was great..but the arena was very dirty...in seats...
Felt dizzy being real high could only see hlf the game and the wizards suck. So pretty much got what i paid for somwat
I understand the desirer to fill the arena to pay for all the required personnel, upkeep, light bill, water bill, vendors, etc., but the spacing of the seats could have been more practical for even an average size person. As a woman of 5'4" I had to spread my legs to be comfortable. Plus, the food & drinks could be more reasonably priced. Once again, I understand all the overhead it takes to run such a large establishment. It just the oil that the chicken tenders are fried in smelled old, which made the food taste terrible and not enjoyable to eat, which resulted in a waste of money. If you are going to charge such high prices for the food make sure the food is of good quality. One can of beer was fifteen dollars or more. People will spend more for less, which would still help cover the overall cost of a product. I love seeing my Washington Wizards play (win or lose) and now I know to look for better seats and eat/drink before the game.
Had a great time at the wizards game! Good food and drinks, seats were great, just as explained. Recommend to everyone.
There wasn't much detail provided or highlighted around the does or the don'ts to help tourists wanting to experience their first NBA match. I had issues at the gate with my back pack. Issues at the stalls with my ID (they didnt accept my national ID or drivers license).
This was the WORST pro sporting event I have ever attended in my ENTIRE LIFETIME. The music and other soundtrack were BLARING AT US CONSTANTLY from the minute we arrived, non-stop, at 90 to 100 decibels. I grew up going to basketball games at the Boston Garden. You were there to watch basketball, not listen to loud rap music. And Fenway Park is the same. When the batter steps into the box, the music stops, and you can focus on the game. I am shocked that the NBA allows this, especially with all the music (so-called) during play action. This was NOT an ENJOYABLE experience. You - the NBA, Wizards management, arena ownership - RUINED the experience for me of watching a ballgame. Everyone in my family had a GIANT HEADACHE by the start of the second quarter - and we arrived to the game 10 minutes late! (So you do the math.) I will NEVER again attend another Wizards game. Many dollars down the drain on Tuesday night.
Geeat vibes. Nice interactions during short breaks. Great food. Clean bathrooms.The music was great which kept the moral up. I had a great time.
Wizards games are always a fun time. Entry is smooth and staff are pleasent. Not a bad seat in the house. Drinks and food are expensive but where arent they. Watching NBA players ball is worth every penny, the talent is unbeleivable. Highly reccomend checking out a game for yourself