Verizon Center –

Address: 601 F Street NW
              Washington D.C. 20004

Home of: Washington Wizards (NBA)
               Washington Mystics (WNBA)
               Washington Capitals (NHL)
               Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA)

Date opened: December 2, 1997

Capacity: Basketball – 20,173
               Hockey – 18,277

Cost: $260 Million

The Verizon Center, formerly MCI Center, located at 601 F Street NW, Washington D.C. 20004, was completed in 1997 and is the home of the Washington Capitals, the Washington Mystics, the Washington Wizards, and the Georgetown Hoyas of college basketball. The Verizon Center cost $260 million to construct and was financed through private loans and a loan from the District of Columbia. The naming rights to the building were also purchased by Verizon for an undisclosed amount. The nearest airport from the Verizon Center is a mere 15 miles away and three players have had their numbers retired in the Wizards’ hall of fame. Those players were Elvin Hayes (11), Gus Johnson (25), and Wes Unseld (41). When the Verizon Center is in its basketball configuration, more than 20,000 people can enjoy watching the Wizards or Mystics. The Verizon Center also features 110 luxury suites and 3,000 club level seats for their fans to enjoy.

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