What is the bag policy at Capital One Arena?
Capital One Arena prohibits bags, backpacks, and purses. Wallet-size clutches up to 4 x 6 inches and medical or parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed after screening.
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Bag policy
Capital One Arena prohibits bags, backpacks, and purses. Wallet-size clutches up to 4 x 6 inches and medical or parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed after screening.
Entrances
Capital One Arena is at 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Doors generally open one hour before events; guests undergo screening. Re-entry is permitted for selected sports games but not concerts.
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Capital One Arena prohibits bags, backpacks, and purses. Wallet-size clutches up to 4 x 6 inches and medical or parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed after screening.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Arena FAQs (Bags); Monumental Sports Bags
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Arena FAQs (Doors / Re-entry / Box Office)
Accessible seating is available on all levels. Guest Services provides wheelchair escorts, sensory bags, and assisted listening devices; service dogs are permitted.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Accessibility; Arena FAQs
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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601 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20004
The closest Metro station is Gallery Place–Chinatown on the Red, Yellow, and Green lines. Judiciary Square, Metro Center, and Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter are also walkable.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Directions & Parking (Metro)
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The arena is cashless. Outside food and beverages are prohibited except one empty plastic water bottle; dietary exceptions are available through guest relations. Alcohol sales require ID when requested.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Arena FAQs (Food / Alcohol / Cashless / Water)
Public restrooms are accessible. Family restrooms are across from Sections 114, 215, and 400; baby-changing stations are available.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Accessibility / Arena FAQs (Family Restrooms)
The Team Store is in the Gallery Place atrium. Game-day merchandise kiosks operate behind Sections 104, 107, 204, 404, 413, and 430.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Capital One Arena — Team Store
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