D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and D.C. Health granted approval to allow 10% percent capacity, approximately 2,100 fans at games
Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2021) – The Office of the D.C. Mayor, D.C. Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, and D.C. Health have approved Capital One Arena opening to a limited number of fans per game in the arena, capped at 10 percent of capacity, which equates to 2,100 fans per game. The Wizards will play their first home game in front of fans on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 against the Golden State Warriors and the Capitals will play their first home game in front of fans on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, against the New York Islanders.