A roster of versatile venues, exciting professional and collegiate sports teams and monument-starring endurance races make DC a one-of-a-kind sports destination.

The nation’s capital is a sports hub, a first-class city for hosting large and small sporting events for any skill level. The city’s many venues, including Capital One Arena, The Fields at RFK, the Entertainment and Sports Arena and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, provide numerous options for planners. Outdoor recreation is also plentiful in the city, as the District features the 1,754-acre Rock Creek Park and the national playground that is the National Mall. Marquee events like the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon and the DC Bike Ride have used the city’s monuments as a scenic backdrop to unforgettable competitions.

 DC also hosts a team in every major American sport, as well as top-flight college programs. Although the impact of COVID-19 does not currently allow for attending games, the city will welcome fans back into stadiums and arenas when doing so can be done safely.  
 

Destination DC Upcoming Events