CareFirst Arena Tickets

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CareFirst Arena anchors the St. Elizabeths East campus in Southeast Washington, D.C., as a compact professional sports and entertainment arena built for close-up energy. CareFirst Arena tickets put fans near WNBA basketball, NBA G League action, boxing, concerts, esports, family shows, and community events in an intimate indoor setting.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About CareFirst Arena

CareFirst Arena is an indoor multi-purpose arena located at 1100 Oak Drive SE in Washington, DC. It opened in 2018 as Entertainment and Sports Arena and was later renamed CareFirst Arena under a naming-rights agreement. Owned and operated by Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, D.C., the arena was developed in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment and has a capacity of approximately 4,200.

The venue serves as the home of the Washington Mystics of the WNBA and the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. It also hosts professional and college basketball, boxing, concerts, esports, community events, and family shows. Its smaller scale gives games and performances a tight, high-energy atmosphere, with the arena bowl keeping fans close to the court, stage, or floor.

CareFirst Arena is also part of the broader St. Elizabeths East redevelopment and serves as the practice facility for the Washington Wizards.

Location & Transportation

CareFirst Arena is located at 1100 Oak Drive SE, Washington, DC 20032 — on the St. Elizabeths East campus in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C.

Transit: Washington Metro is one of the most practical ways to reach CareFirst Arena. The Congress Heights station on the Green Line is a short walk from the arena, making it a convenient option for avoiding event-day parking congestion.

Driving and Parking: CareFirst Arena is in the Congress Heights/St. Elizabeths East area, with parking available on and near the campus. Arriving early is advisable for busier games, concerts, and special events.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are available near the arena. After high-attendance events, expect brief waits as crowds exit the venue.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is more concentrated in central Washington, D.C. For easy access to the arena, staying near a Green Line Metro station provides a straightforward trip to Congress Heights.

Venue Navigation

CareFirst Arena has a compact indoor layout, which makes entering, finding the concourse, and reaching your section relatively straightforward. Understanding the basic setup in advance still helps you move efficiently before tipoff, showtime, or the start of an event.

Entrances and Access: Main entry is from the arena’s plaza frontage along the St. Elizabeths East campus. Because the arena is intimate in scale, entry and interior navigation are direct and easy to follow.

Seating Levels: CareFirst Arena uses a single intimate seating bowl with lower and upper seating areas around the floor. The compact footprint keeps seats relatively close to the action throughout the building.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and services are available consistent with a modern arena built to current ADA standards.

Getting to Your Section: Staff and signage help direct guests to seating sections from the main concourse. The venue’s smaller size makes wayfinding simple compared with larger multi-level arenas.

Dining Options

Inside CareFirst Arena

CareFirst Arena offers concession stands with standard arena fare and beverages. Alcohol is available at applicable events. As with most arenas, lines can build closer to tipoff, showtime, and intermissions, so allowing extra time before the event starts can make the visit smoother.

Outside the Venue — Congress Heights

Dining options are available in the surrounding Congress Heights neighborhood and across the St. Elizabeths East redevelopment. A wider selection of restaurants and bars can be found elsewhere in Washington, D.C., especially for fans planning a full pre-event or post-event outing.

Security & Policies

CareFirst Arena maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Bag Policy: A bag policy with size restrictions typically applies at CareFirst Arena. Clear-bag requirements may be in effect for certain events, so reviewing the event’s guidance before packing helps avoid delays at entry.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Commonly restricted items include weapons, outside food and drink, professional cameras, and other items standard to arena security policies.

Re-Entry: Re-entry is generally not permitted once guests have exited. Event-specific re-entry rules are shown on the event listing.

Entry Procedures: Guests should expect security screening, including bag checks and metal detection, along with digital ticket verification at entry. Arriving with a compliant bag and pre-downloaded tickets helps speed up the process.

Other Venues in the Washington Area

CareFirst Arena is part of a busy Washington, D.C. live-events market that includes major sports venues, concert halls, theaters, and historic performance spaces. Fans looking across the metro can find everything from arena sports to club shows and performing arts.

• Capital One Arena Tickets — Home of the Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Capitals (NHL), and Washington Mystics (WNBA for marquee games); major downtown indoor arena
• Nationals Park Tickets — Home of the Washington Nationals (MLB); major ballpark hosting baseball and concerts
• Audi Field Tickets — Home of D.C. United (MLS) and Washington Spirit (NWSL); soccer-primary stadium
• RFK Stadium Tickets — Historic former multi-purpose stadium with site under redevelopment
• The Anthem Tickets — Prominent mid-size concert hall at The Wharf
• Warner Theatre Tickets — Historic downtown theater hosting concerts and performances
• The Kennedy Center Tickets — Premier performing arts complex hosting concerts, opera, ballet, and theater
• Lincoln Theatre Tickets — Historic U Street theater hosting concerts and events
• 9:30 Club Tickets — Renowned mid-size live music club
• DAR Constitution Hall Tickets — Historic large-capacity concert and performance hall

How Much Do Tickets to CareFirst Arena Cost?

CareFirst Arena ticket prices vary widely depending on the type of event, the artist or team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from NBA G League games to concerts, boxing, and special events.

For Capital City Go-Go games, tickets are typically on the lower end, often starting around $15–$40. Prices can rise based on opponent, day of week, seat location, and overall demand.

For Washington Mystics games, tickets are generally around $20–$80 or more. Premium seats and playoff games can push prices higher, especially for marquee dates and high-demand matchups.

For concerts, boxing, and special events, pricing varies widely by act or event profile. Tickets can run roughly $30–$150 or more, with floor, lower-bowl, and premium locations usually commanding higher prices.

Buying earlier generally provides better seat selection and pricing, particularly for higher-demand games and events. As inventory shrinks and the date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections can rise.

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4. Receive your tickets — Digital tickets are delivered to your email or mobile wallet before the event, ready to scan at the arena entrance

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CareFirst Arena Seating Guide

CareFirst Arena’s seating layout is worth understanding before buying because its single-bowl design keeps fans close to the stage or court. With a capacity of approximately 4,200, the venue offers an intimate setting for basketball, concerts, boxing, and special events.

Best Seats at CareFirst Arena

• Best value: Upper and corner/end sections are typically the most affordable areas. These seats still benefit from the arena’s compact footprint, keeping fans relatively close to the action.
• Closest to the action: Courtside seats and the front rows of the lower bowl put you nearest to the sideline, stage, or event floor.
• Best overall experience: Lower-bowl sections along the sidelines offer a strong balance of sightlines, proximity, and atmosphere for basketball and other events.
• Premium and suite options: Premium seating and group options are available, and the intimate size of the arena makes most seats desirable for groups.
• For groups: Coordinating contiguous seats early is helpful for high-demand Mystics games, Go-Go matchups, concerts, and special events.

CareFirst Arena Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for CareFirst Arena events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage or court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage or court, and whether you're courtside, in the lower sections, or in upper seating — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your CareFirst Arena Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make the night run significantly smoother — especially at a compact indoor arena in Congress Heights where transit and arrival timing can shape the start of your visit.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the arena entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time for entry and security, especially on high-demand nights. For popular events, using the Green Line to Congress Heights station can help avoid parking congestion.
• Wear the right footwear. CareFirst Arena is a compact, modern indoor arena with standard concourse access and minimal walking required, but comfortable shoes are still useful for standing in lines and moving around before and after the event.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. The Green Line to Congress Heights station is a practical option, and arriving early helps you avoid the busiest arrival window for popular games and events.
• Know your section. The venue’s small scale makes navigation simple, and reviewing your section before arriving helps you move directly from the concourse to your seat.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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CareFirst Arena events — particularly Mystics playoff games, marquee Go-Go matchups, concerts, boxing, and special events — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse CareFirst Arena tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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