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Capital One Arena Club Seats & Premium Areas

  • Suites - Suites at Capital One Arena are available on a number of different stadium levels. Just above the 100 level are Lower Level Suites, Kettler Loft Level...
  • Ultra Club - The Capital One Arena Ultra Club is a newly renovated club located on the stadium's 200 level. Fans will enjoy comfortable seating and exclusive dinin...
  • VIP Courtside Seats (Wizards Games) - VIP Courtside Seating at Capital One Arena consists of row AAA surrounding the court, as well as rows AA-CC on the sidelines and rows BBB-CCC behind t...
  • VIP Glass Seats (Capitals Games) - VIP Seats for Capitals games are located in the first three rows (A-C) of the lower level. These seats put fans mere feet from the glass and the ice a...

Best Seats For a Concert at Capital One Arena

The most common seating layout at Capital One Arena for concerts is an end-stage setup with the stage located near sections Section 115, Section 116 and Section 117. For many concerts there are also slight variations to the layout, which may include General Admission seats, fan pits and B-stages.

view from Capital One Arena Floor seats
Floor seats - like those in Floor 4 - are among the most sought-after tickets

On the Floor: Sections Floor 1, Floor 2, Floor 3 and Floor 4 are Floor Seats, which offer some of the closest views of the performers. For many concerts, floor sections are added or removed. These performer-specific adjustments may alter the floor layout and the views from each floor section.

To the Side of the Stage: For close views of the stage with a little bit of elevation, consider seats to the side of the stage in Section 112, Section 113 and Section 120. The view is not head-on like on the floor, but many of the seats are closer to the stage, provide better elevation and are actual stadium seats.

head-on concert view at Capital One Arena
Section 409 offers a comfortable head-on view for end-stage shows

Head-on to the Stage: Seats directly across from the stage, like those in Section 104, Section 105, Section 106 and Section 107 provide the most comfortable looks of the performance.

Even upper level sections offer unobstructed sitelines. Just keep in mind that you won't be able to see as much detail from these seats as you would if you sat closer to the stage.

Consider the Following When Buying Concert Tickets

Seats behind the stage are occassionally sold: Unless your main objective is to just get in the building, you'll want to completely avoid anything behind the stage - like those in/near or above sections Section 115, Section 116, Section 117 and Section 118. It's unlikely the performer will turn around to salute you - and you're more likely to be completely blocked out from seeing the show.

If you're on the shorter side (or bringing kids), consider floor seats only in the first few rows: The most common complaint amongst floor ticketholders is that they can't see the stage because of taller people in front of them. As an alternative, consider side sections near the stage that will still have you close and high enough to see.

Lower level side sections are not created equal: While the side sections closest to the stage are top-notch, side sections farther from the stage may leave you with a cramp in your neck. Sections 101 and 110 are not well-angled towards the stage - leaving you to turn your head for an ideal view. Instead, consider head-on sections in the lower level or even close side seats in the upper level like 419 and 432.

Center Select Seating for Wizards Games

  • Center Select Seating - On the Wizards seating chart, Center Select is the name given to sideline sections on the lower level. Each Center Select section has twenty rows...

Club Level Seating

  • Club Level Seating - On the Capital One Arena seating chart, 200 Level sections are commonly referred to as the Club Level. These sections have their own concourse with a ...

Floor Seats for Concerts

  • Floor Seats - Floor Seats at Capital One Arena are widely considered to be the best seats for a concert. These sections are located at event level and give ticketho...

Wizards Bench & Visitor Bench

Wizards Bench - The Wizards players sit in front of Section 101. Georgetown also uses this sideline for their games.

Visitor Bench - The visiting team sits in front of Section 121

Capitals Bench & Visitor Bench

Capitals Bench - The Capitals players sit in front of Section 100 and Section 121

Visitor Bench - The visiting team sits in front of Section 100 and Section 101

Mezzanine Level Seating

section 430 seat view  for hockey - capital one arena
  • Mezzanine Level Seating - The Mezzanine Level at Capital One Arena is the name given to 400s sections. These are the farthest seats from the actions, but they also come with th...

Shoot Twice Seating for Hockey

The Capitals shoot twice towards the net in front of Sections 102 and 103. Along with nearby sections, these seats will give you the best views of the Capitals as they attack in the first and third periods.

Student Section for Georgetown Games

The Student sections for Georgetown games are along both baselines and in the upper levels in sections 424-427.

Capital One Arena Seat Views

Recommended Seats for Great Views

For Basketball: Sections 100 and 111

  • Amazing views from near mid-court
  • Close to the action on the lowest level of seating
  • Chance to be near the players and maybe even hear what they are saying while on the court

For Hockey: Sections 100 and 111

  • Amazing view from center ice on the lowest level of seating
  • Some of the closest seats to the action
  • Seats are close to either benches or penalty boxes, either way it can be exciting

For Concert: Sections 112 and 121

  • Close to the stage!
  • Tiered rows so standing fans won't block your view

For Concert: Rows A-G in Sections Floor 1, Floor 2 and Floor 3

  • Best floor seats for viewing the stage!
  • Closer to front means no looking over taller fans

For Concert: Rows A-H in Section 106

  • Center stage view with concourse access
  • Easy access to concourse=quick bathroom and food runs
  • Tiered seating so you can see over taller fans

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Great Views of the Stage.

Recommended Seats for Impressing a Guest

For Basketball: Sections 101 and 121

  • Close to the action on the lowest level of seating
  • Right behind the player benches
  • Seats near the front can almost feel like they are in the huddles with the players

For Capitals Games: Sections 105 and 106

  • Right behind the goal with a great view to see the action on the near side
  • Behind the goal where the Capitals shoot twice
  • Some of the most desirable tickets in the stadium

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Impressing a Guest.

Recommended Seats for Kids and Family

For Basketball: Sections 401, 402 and 403

  • Near a lot of concessions including a place to get ice cream, great for kids
  • Close to a merchandise store, great place to pick up souvenirs
  • Ticket prices in the lower tier

For Hockey: Sections 401, 402 and 403

  • Near concessions, including a place to get ice cream
  • Close to a merchandise store, great place to pick up Capitals souvenirs
  • Ticket prices in the lower tier

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Kids and Family.

Recommended Seats for Partying and Socializing

For Basketball: Sections 426, 427 and 428

  • Near a liquor bar on the upper level
  • Close to restrooms
  • Ticket prices in the lower tier, saves money that can be spent on alcohol

For Hockey: Sections 426, 427 and 428

  • Near a liquor bar on the upper level
  • Close to restrooms
  • Ticket prices in the lower tier, which allows for more money to be spent on alcohol

To search tickets in these seats, select an event and apply the filter labeled Partying and Socializing.

Seating Tips & Advice

  • "I do not think there is a good seat in the house" - I do not think there is a good seat in the house. I have been everywhere from about 10 rows back and up and I think the views are all terrible. Poorly designed for bball.

Capital One Arena Seating Reviews

  • "Acela Club, row B" - - The glaring negative for these expensive seats are the completely spoiled brats that can afford this...
    Section 202, Row B / Hockey Review
  • "DONT SIT HERE! Yelling, spitting fans the whole game." - - Don’t sit here! There is a guy that yells LETS GO YOU CAPITALS the entire game. It’s so loud it ...
    Section 413 / Hockey Review
  • "Season ticket holders behind=THE WORST" - - DO NOT sit in this section without dealing with the season ticket holders behind you. They were chee...
    Section 105, Row S, Seat 9 / Hockey Review
  • "Good for tall person" - - I am pretty tall, so I could see well, but unless you are about 5'-10", your view will be blocked by...
    Floor 2, Row J, Seat 1 / Concert Review
  • "Scary!" - - The slope of these seats are SO steep that I had to keep myself from having a panic attack the whole...
    Section 411, Row L, Seats 11-15 / Concert Review
  • "Great seats for nosebleed section." - - The seats are very confined and if someone is trying to get out, everyone in the row must stand. The...
    Section 413, Row J, Seat 18 / Concert Review
  • "Fantastic view but cramped and uncomfortable " - - You’re center court with an overhead view of the action which is excellent. However, the seats are...
    Section 417, Row C, Seats 14-15 / Basketball Review
  • "Great Location and View" - - The seats were the first row of the section and overlooked the capitals offensive end. Our son love...
    Section 104, Row V, Seats 16-18 / Hockey Review
  • "amazing seats" - - I saw Ariana Grande at the sweetener world tour on June 21st, 2019. I sat section 114 row b and thes...
    Section 114, Row B, Seats 4,5,6 / Concert Review
  • "Section 120, Row A, Seats 5, 6" - - These seats are located right next to the visitor tunnel and behind the visiting team. If you are a...
    Section 120, Row A, Seats 5, 6 / Basketball Review
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