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5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game
Capital One Arena plays host to the District's own Washington Wizards
Capital One Arena plays host to the National Basketball Association’s Washington Wizards. Below, we've listed some of our favorite reasons to check out Wizards hoops at Capital One Arena this season. Make sure to pick up your Wizards gear at the Arena's team store before the game. You can also purchase discounted tickets on select home games throughout the season.
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Unique giveaways

For select Wizards home games, fans in attendance will take home a unique collectible. From bobbleheads and jersey replicas to Wizards player-designed hats or pajama pants, there are so many unique items to take home this season. Make sure to arrive early for giveaway games so you can claim yours! You can also check out a full list of the season's giveaways.
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Attend a game with your group no matter what your interests may be

A Wizards game makes for a great outing, whether you want to spend time with fellow alumni of your school, celebrate your heritage with others or bring a group to the game. Wizards College Series games highlight special ticket packages for fans and alumni of University of North Carolina, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova University, University of Texas, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan and Georgetown University. The Wizards heritage series games celebrate the diversity of DC with special cobranded Hawaiian shirts for fans who purchase tickets through a special link. The Wizards highlight special ticket packages with unique gifts for Healthcare Heroes Night, First Responders Night, SpongeBob SquarePants Night, Basketball Day in the DMV, Military Appreciation Night, Sneaker Night, Hoops & Hounds, HBCU & D9 Night, Pride Night, Cherry Blossom Night and Scout Night.
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Unrivaled luxury

Elevate your gameday with tickets in one of the Wizards’ premium seating areas. With a wide variety of luxurious seating options paired with delicious food and top-tier service, you’ll enjoy gameday in style. Enjoy access to the all-new United Globe Club when you purchase a ticket in the Hennessy Lofts, VIP seats or the Michelob Ultra Courtside Lounge. For an even more exclusive experience, secure Courtside tickets and gain access to the all-new United Globe Club & Lounge, which provides 24,000 square feet of unrivaled premium hospitality experience. The space features a decadent all-inclusive VIP food and beverage menu in a comfortable, luxurious lounge space to eat, enjoy and socialize on gameday. Visit the Wizards' website for more details on these unparalleled experiences.
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Building momentum

The Wizards added exhilarating talent to their roster in the 2025 NBA Draft. Tre Johnson III, the sixth overall pick, joins the roster alongside fellow rookies Will Riley (21st pick) and Jamir Watkins (43rd pick). During the offseason, the Wiz also acquired DMV native Cam Whitmore and NBA veteran (and former All-Star) CJ McCollum. The new players join 2024's second overall pick, Alex Sarr, along with Bilal Coulibaly and familiar faces like Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert. Expect fast-paced, non-stop action at Capital One Arena all season long!
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The greatest show in DC

Attending a Wizards game is like going to a show in and of itself with all the nonstop action you see on and off the court. The Wizards have three dance teams: the Wizards Dancers, the Wiz Kids and Wizdom, who delight the crowd throughout the season. The Wizards Dancers are a coed team of 22 members that represent the team at every home game and in the community. The Wiz Kids are a team of talented kids from the DMV (ages 8-13) who perform at ten games throughout the season. Those fan favorites work along with Wiz Dom, a coed team of entertainers age 50 and older who perform at ten games throughout the season. Additionally, the 202 Dunkers provide high flying action and outrageous dunks you have to see to believe. And of course, everyone loves G-Wiz, the Wizards friendly mascot who is always up to something! For all you mascot enthusiasts, mark your calendar for the Wizards' game on April 1, 2026 – Mascot Day, presented by Empowering Education. The first 10,000 fans in attendance at Capital One Arena receive their very own G-Wiz Jelly Cat, courtesy of Capital One.