4850 Colorado Ave, NW just off 16th Street
Thanks to all who forwarded on the word from Guest Services, Inc. Management:
“Thank You to Our Rock Creek Tennis Center Community
To Our Members, Players, Families, and Friends,
After many wonderful years serving the Washington, DC tennis community, our contract with the National Park Service (NPS) has ended, and we are no longer operating Rock Creek Tennis Center. (more…)
4th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to G. for sending.
ICYMI:
“Celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday with the speed and innovation of INDYCAR
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. (more…)
courtesy Monumental Sports & Entertainment
From Monumental Sports & Entertainment:
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Capital One today unveiled the next chapter of Capital One Arena: a world-class, next-generation sports and entertainment destination built to bring fans, athletes, businesses, and the broader Washington community together in the nation’s capital. The transformation represents a significant investment in the District, and a shared commitment by two organizations deeply rooted in the national capital region to create a lasting community asset that will serve residents and visitors for generations to come.
As part of the arena’s next chapter, MSE and Capital One have entered into a 20-year naming rights extension for the reimagined Capital One Arena, reinforcing Capital One’s long-term commitment to Washington, D.C. and the greater Washington area. With the completion of the arena transformation just over a year away, MSE has released new renderings showcasing the building’s iconic new exterior and a first look at the upgraded experiences on the District Level (previous 100 Level) and Terrace Level (previous 400 Level) slated to debut ahead of the 2027 season. (more…)
World No. 10 Taylor Fritz and finalist via Mubadala DC Open
Exciting opportunity because of yesterday’s rain from the Mubadala DC Open:
“Sunday tickets will be honored; Additionally, the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper bowl admission. VIP Lounge access will be open to all fans serving food and beverage. ‘Lot A’ Parking will be available to Sunday ‘Lot A’ pass holders. ‘Lot B’ will be unavailable. Rideshare encouraged” (more…)
Not likely to cause quite the stir of the Bad Day to be a Hotdog hat but still, “Accio, glizzy! Nationals create four special hot dogs for Harry Potter Day“: (more…)
1332 F Street, NW
*SPIN DC opened here in December 2018.
Terrible news for fellow ping pong enthusiasts:
“After nearly a decade in Washington, DC, we have made the difficult decision to close SPIN DC. Our final day of service was June 27.
We’re incredibly grateful to every guest who celebrated birthdays, hosted company events, played their first game of ping pong, or simply stopped by for a great night out. Most of all, we want to thank our amazing team, whose passion and dedication made SPIN DC what it was.
While this chapter is coming to an end in Washington, the SPIN story continues. You can still enjoy SPIN at our seven other clubs across the U.S., and we hope to welcome you there soon.
To everyone who was part of the SPIN DC story: thank you. It has been an honor to serve this community.” (more…)
Huge news from the Caps:
“The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Ovechkin will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.
“I’m back!” said Ovechkin. “Thank you to everyone for giving me and my family the time to make this decision. I’m healthy. I love playing hockey and competing to win. I’m excited to come back and join my teammates so we can fight for a playoff spot and have a chance to win. See you in September, DC!”
Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, (more…)
From the Washington Commanders:
“The Washington Commanders are building a new world-class stadium and mixed-use entertainment district at the former RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C. Designed by HKS Architects, this project represents one of the most significant sports and entertainment developments currently underway in North America.
This RFI seeks information about existing or previously deployed AI capabilities and approaches for creating cutting-edge experiences at state-of-the-art venues from firms at the forefront of artificial intelligence, experience design, venue operations, and fan engagement technology. Our objective is to understand how leading-edge companies envision the next generation of the stadium and district experience, one that is fundamentally shaped by AI, across the full spectrum of fan engagement, building operations, and commercial activation.
We are not seeking traditional technology proposals. We are seeking information from firms that can help us imagine what becomes possible when a $3.8B+ stadium and the surrounding district are conceived, designed, and operated with AI as a foundational capability rather than a bolt-on feature.
Who Should Respond
This RFI is intended for: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We wanted to share an update that single-session tickets for the 2026 Mubadala DC Open are now on sale.
Demand has been exceptionally strong this year, with the tournament already 75% sold out following record package renewals. Limited inventory remains across the stadium, and fans can now purchase single-session tickets starting at just $28, with a variety of premium seating and hospitality options also available.
As the world’s only combined ATP-WTA 500-level tournament, the Mubadala DC Open will once again bring some of the biggest names in tennis to Washington, D.C., including Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Jack Draper, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Victoria Mboko, Venus Williams and Marta Kostyuk, and organizers are anticipating another sellout.”
“Dear PoPville,
I feel like this sign missed the mark. Why is the only DC women’s team listed as the Mystics and why are they ranked last? The Spirit literally sells out the stadium. Women’s sports are bigger than ever! There are so many DC women’s teams and it feels like everywhere (even an informational poster about rank choice voting) the DC women’s teams are not getting the respect they deserve. It makes me sad!”
Related: Do folks feel comfortable with ranked choice voting? Do you feel like you understand how it works? Will you be using a particular strategy to vote?