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Legendary musicians, one of the WNBA’s best teams and esports displays abound at Washington, DC’s newest arena.
While the Washington Wizards play their home games at the Capital One Arena in Chinatown, their affiliate team fills up the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Named after DC’s homegrown music genre, the Capital City Go-Go play in the southeast division of the G League, which serves as a development league for basketball players with dreams of playing in the NBA. Just like the syncopated beats and catchy rhythms Chuck Brown made famous, the team hopes to get fans out of their seats with excitement. Tickets start as low as $10. Games occur between November and March.
Wale performing at the Entertainment and Sports Arena - Music and sports venue in Washington, DC
Local hip-hop star Wale and R&B royalty Mary J. Blige are among the live acts to grace the stage of the Entertainment and Sports Arena. With a capacity of 4,000 seats, half of which are available in the lower bowl and on the floor, concert-goers are never far away from the front row. Add to that, the venue was made with concerts in mind, so expect acoustical perfection once the show begins. Here’s who’s coming to town.
If you or your little ones can’t stop streaming Twitch to get their fill of esports action, consider checking out a live esports event at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Outfitted with state-of-the-art Wi-Fi for players and huge screens to follow along, this is esports at its best. Expect the arena to serve as the city’s go-to spot for competitive video game competitions.
Boxers and MMA fighters put it all on the line at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Be there to catch high-stakes bouts for title belts, as talented prizefighters attempt to put their opponents on the ropes. Whether you want to blend in with the crowd or feel like a celebrity sitting ringside, you’ll appreciate the bright lights, huge screens and buzz in the arena. Find upcoming boxing and MMA matches.
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