Section 400 at Capital One Arena

(2026 Review) - Most Affordable Seats: The Mezzanine Level covers the 400s sections — the farthest from the action, but the lowest ticket prices in the building.  Best Concert Sections: With the stage typically in front of sections 115-118, sections 418 and 433 are the closest side sections with a clear view.  Hockey Value Picks: Center ice offers the most balanced view, while corner sections give a great angle for a little less; end sections 407-410 are popular since the home team shoots that way twice.  Steep Section Caveat: The Mezzanine is steep, so the highest rows have undesirable views — choose the lowest row you can afford.  Who Should Sit Here  The Mezzanine Level at Capital One Arena is for budget-minded fans who want to be in the building without paying lower-level prices. It works well for concerts, Capitals hockey, and basketball alike, as long as you pay attention to which section and row you pick.  Mezzanine Level Seating Details  The Mezzanine Level is the name given to the 400s sections, the uppermost seating tier at Capital One Arena. These are the farthest seats from the action, spanning full sideline sections, corner sections, and end sections around the arena. Section labels to look for include 404, 405, 407-410, 416-418, and 433.  Views from the Mezzanine Level  Because the Mezzanine sits high above the floor, the seating is steep and views change quickly as you climb. The lowest rows deliver the best sightlines, while the highest rows become undesirable — a big reason to prioritize row over section here. For concerts, sections 418 and 433 give the clearest angle to a stage set in front of sections 115-118. For hockey, center-ice sections offer the most equitable view of both ends, corners provide a good angle for less, and end sections 407-410 put you behind the net the home team attacks twice.  Best Sections by Event  For basketball games, the top Mezzanine locations rank as follows: rows 1-10 in true sideline sections (e.g., 416-418), then rows 1-6 in corner sections (e.g., 404, 405), then rows 11+ in true sideline sections. Across every event type, the guiding rule is the same — get as low a row as your budget allows.