Capital One Arena

NON EXCLUSIVE: “Work Officially Begins on a Brand-New Capital One Arena to Deliver a World-Renowned Destination with an Iconic, Grand Exterior”

By Prince Of Petworth

Lots more New Capital One Arena – renderings here.

From a press release:

“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Founder and CEO Ted Leonsis, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today unveiled images of the new exterior design and additional interior renderings for the brand-new Capital One Arena. The group joined with guests in the Grand Pavilion to celebrate the formal start of construction with a ceremonial hammer swing, having received unanimous approval on the development and finance agreements from the D.C. Council and signed by Mayor Bowser earlier this week. The six phases of construction will span three years and will be delivered in time for the 2027-28 NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)

“Monumental Sports & Entertainment Releases Additional Renderings of The Vaults at Capital One Arena”

By Prince Of Petworth


renderings courtesy Monumental Sports & Entertainment

From a press release:

“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) revealed today updated renderings, video animations, and a detailed customer journey for The Vaults, an unparalleled luxury experience coming soon to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. Designed to set a new standard in premium offerings within the sports and entertainment industry, the Vault Suites will offer an exclusive and immersive experience for fans in the nation’s capital. The sales process for The Vaults will launch in January 2025. (more…)

Taffer’s Tavern coming to the old Penn Commons space near the Capital One Arena

By Prince Of Petworth


6th and G Street, NW photo by Natalie Weiss

Ed. Note: Penn Commons closed in 2019 pre-panedemic.

Thanks to Natalie for sending the update. Taffer’s Tavern website says:

“Taffer’s Tavern is the product of Jon Taffer, hospitality expert, entrepreneur, best-selling author, star, and Executive Producer of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue. Taffer’s is the quintessential pub, (more…)