Let’s Go to the Games: Getting to DC’s Sporting Arenas

Attending a sporting event in Washington, DC? Whether it’s cheering on the Wizards, Mystics, and Caps at the Capital One Arena or supporting a local college team, attending a sporting event in Washington, DC is an exciting way to spend the day.

Getting to sporting events doesn’t have to be a hassle. Opting for sustainable transportation—like public transit, biking, or walking—offers a range of benefits: reducing time spent in traffic, saving money on parking, helping the environment, and making your overall experience more enjoyable.

Let’s go to the games together using sustainable transportation and cheer on our favorite District teams.

Professional Sporting Teams

Capital One Arena

Capital One Arena is a premier sports and entertainment venue in Downtown DC hosting a variety of events year-round. This arena is the home of the Washington Capitals, the Washington Wizards, and the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team. The arena also houses other sporting events, including Washington Mystics women’s basketball games and NCAA tournaments.

How to get there:

• • Metrobus
    • 33, 70, 74, 79, 80, D6, G8, P6, X2, X9,
  • Metrorail
    • Gallery Pl – Chinatown
  • Capital Bikeshare:
    • 7^th & F St NW/National Portrait Gallery
    • 5^th & F St NW
    • 8^th & H St NW
    • 9^th & G St NW

Nationals Park

Nationals Park is a state-of-the-art baseball stadium located in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, DC. It is the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts and community activities.

How to get there:

• • Metrobus
    • 74, A6, P6, A8, V4
  • Metrorail
    • Navy Yard-Ballpark
  • Capital Bikeshare:
    • 1^st & N St SE
    • 1^st St & Potomac Ave SE
    • M St & New Jersey Ave SE
    • 1^st & M St SE

Audi Field

Audi Field is a modern soccer stadium located in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. It serves as the home field for D.C. United and Washington Spirits. It also hosts events such as concerts and international soccer matches.

How to get there:

• Metrobus
  • 74
• Metrorail
  • Navy Yard-Ballpark
• Capital Bikeshare:
  • Half & Water St SW
  • 1^st St & Potomac Ave SE
  • 4^th & O St SW
  • 4^th & M St SW

Entertainment and Sports Arena

The Entertainment and Sports Arena is a versatile venue in Southeast, primarily serving as the home for the Washington Mystics and the Washington Capitals' G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go.

How to get there:

• Metrobus
  • A2, A4, A6, A7, W1, W2, W3, W4, D51, V7, 92
• Metrorail
  • Congress Heights
• Capital Bikeshare:
  • Congress Heights Metro
  • Alabama Ave & Stanton Rd SE/Shops at Park Village
  • Alabama & MLK Ave SE

Northwest Stadium

Northwest Stadium, located in Landover, Maryland, just outside of the District, is the home stadium for the Washington Commanders football team. The stadium also hosts major concerts, college football games, and other large-scale events throughout the year.

How to get there:

Metrorail: To get to the Commanders’ stadium by Metro, take the Green Line at any Metrorail station heading toward Greenbelt. Ride the Green Line to Morgan Boulevard Station, which is the closest station to the Northwest Stadium. From the Morgan Boulevard Station, the stadium is a 15-minute walk. Shuttle buses are also available from the station to the stadium.

Collegiate Sporting Teams

Georgetown University – McDonough Arena

Georgetown University, located in the heart of the District, is known not only for its rich academic history, but also its vibrant athletic culture. The university's men’s basketball team, known as the Georgetown Hoyas, compete in NCAA Division I. Although the men’s basketball team plays at the Capital One Arena (see above for available options), McDonough Arena houses the women’s basketball and volleyball games, both known for their powerhouse players.

How to get there:

• Metrobus
  • D6, G2
• Metrorail
  • Foggy Bottom-GWU
• Capital Bikeshare:
  • 37^th & O St NW / Georgetown University
  • Reservoir Rd & 38^th St NW
  • Hardy Rec Center
• Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS)
  • The Georgetown Shuttle is a transportation service provided by Georgetown University to help students, faculty, and staff travel between various locations on and around the university’s campus in Washington, DC. It offers a convenient and free way to navigate between key university buildings, dormitories, and nearby locations, including stops at Metro stations like Rosslyn and Foggy Bottom.

George Washington University – Charles E. Smith Center

George Washington University is known for its strong academic programs and competitive athletics. The university’s sports teams, known as the GW Colonials, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic 10 Conference. GWU is particularly recognized for its basketball teams, both men's and women's, that play at the Charles E. Smith Center.

How to get there:

• Metrobus
  • 31, 32, 42, 42,
• Metrorail
  • Foggy Bottom-GWU
• Capital Bikeshare:
  • 22^nd & H St NW
  • 21^st ST & G St NW
  • 23^rd & E St NW

Howard University – Burr Gymnasium

Howard is a historically Black university located in Washington, DC. The university's sports teams, called the Howard Bison, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Howard's athletic programs are particularly strong in basketball, football, and track and field. Specifically, the men’s and women’s basketball teams play at the university arena, Burr Gymnasium.

How to get there:

• Metrobus
  • 63, 64, 70, 79, H2, H4, H8
• Metrorail
  • Columbia Heights
• Capital Bikeshare:
  • Columbia Rd & Georgia Ave NW
  • Georgia Ave & Fairmont St NW
  • 11^th & Girard St NW