Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards home games during the month of March will go on as scheduled and remain open to fans, Monumental Sports and Entertainment said Wednesday.
Monumental’s decision came hours after the D.C. Department of Health announced a recommendation that “non-essential mass gatherings” in the District through March 31 be postponed or canceled. Mass gatherings are defined as events attended by 1,000 people or more.
Mayor Muriel Bowser urged “any social, cultural, or entertainment events where large crowds are anticipated be reconsidered by the organizer” in a message on Twitter.
Sporting events and concerts are the primary gatherings affected by Bowser’s announcement.