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DC and Ted Leonsis announced “deal to transform and expand the Capital One Arena into a state-of-the-art urban arena that will be the home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals through 2050.”

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[More reaction, including from AG, Councilmembers, the Developer and Monumental, after the jump.]

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson and Members of the Council of the District of Columbia, and Chief Executive Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ted Leonsis announced that they have reached a deal to transform and expand the Capital One Arena into a state-of-the-art urban arena that will be the home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals through 2050. (more…)

“Go-Ahead Entry uses facial authentication technology, which allows ticket holders who have opted-in to the service to enter the ballpark at dedicated gates at full walking speed without stopping.”

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photo by Emma K Alexandra

From the Nationals:

“The Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball are making it faster and easier for fans to come through the gates at Nationals Park with the implementation of MLB Go-Ahead Entry, a hands-free, frictionless ballpark entry experience. Fans can register now in the MLB Ballpark app and to use Go-Ahead Entry throughout the 2024 season. (more…)

Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe Opens on H Street, NE

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625 H Street, NE photos courtesy Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe

From a press release:

“Grand Central LLC is excited to open its second sportsbook in the District of Columbia on H Street in Ward 6 in Northeast DC: Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe (625 H Street NE). Its first sportsbook, Grand Central Restaurant, Bar & Sportsbook in Adams Morgan, opened in October 202. It was the first Class B license granted in the District of Columbia. (more…)

Friday Question of the Day: What will happen with the Caps and Wizards now?

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“Who DID THIS?!” via @SenLouiseLucas

From Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:

“DC Council Chairman Mendelson released the following statement after news reports that the Virginia legislature may not fund Governor Youngkin’s proposed arena at Potomac Yard.

“The Arena and Monumental Sports have been partners with the District for almost 30 years, and a great asset to downtown,” Mendelson said. “As a deal in Virginia remains uncertain, the Council continues to be ready to welcome Monumental Sports’ change of mind. (more…)

“Old Glory DC signs broadcast deal with Monumental Sports Network”

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From a press release:

“Monumental Sports Network and Old Glory DC announced today a partnership to broadcast 13 games on the regional sports network during the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The broadcast schedule begins with Old Glory’s season opener on the road against New Orleans (NOLA) Gold on Saturday, March 2 at 4 PM ET and will run through the conclusion of the team’s season at the end of June. (more…)

“a significant step forward in our efforts to unlock the full potential of the RFK Campus”

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photo by Emma K Alexandra

From the Mayor’s Office last night:

“Following the House passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984), Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:

“Tonight’s vote was a significant step forward in our efforts to unlock the full potential of the RFK Campus — for our residents and visitors, the community, and DC’s Comeback. H.R. 4984 received overwhelming, bipartisan support and we want to thank House Oversight Chair James Comer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and all of the co-sponsors for championing this legislation. We look forward to working with the Senate to swiftly advance this legislation.”

From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: (more…)

Mayor Bowser and Monumental Battle over the future of the Caps, Wizards and Mystics on Sunday

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601 F Street, NW

First Mayor Bowser tweeted: “We intend to keep our end of the bargain and enforce the leases with Monumental that require the Wizards and Capitals to play at the arena through 2047 and the Mystics to play in Congress Heights through 2037.

If Monumental goes ahead and breaks its leases, the short-term impact will be tough, not only on the neighborhood, but on our entire city. But let me be clear: The city owns the land under the Capital One Arena and will own the building, should Monumental Sports break its lease.”

Monumental then tweeted: “We’ve been clear w/ @MayorBowser that we will honor agreements to play at the arenas. Caps & Wiz have the right to pay off the bond in 2027 & end the COA lease early – MSE plans to exercise that right. And the Mystics will play at ESA through 2037 (unless city agrees otherwise).” (more…)

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