By far, Washington D.C is known as a city full of dazzling restaurants, museums, universities, and many other attractions that make this city a vibrant and mysterious place to explore and experience. However, more and more people are starting to think of sports when they think of D.C., rightfully so. Not only that D.C has a great deal of sports teams to follow, but it also has impressive stadiums to attend.

Before any trip to a stadium, I like to place a bet beforehand, so the game is a little more exciting. Although sports betting was made legal in Washington State almost two years ago, no sportsbook has launched their online platform in the state yet. However, retail betting is fully operational at tribal casinos. If you are looking for more information about the current state sports betting in Washington, this detailed guide was super helpful for me.

While there is a plethora of museums, monuments, and federal government sights to keep you busy for days in this state, there are also several pro sports teams in DC that one should check out when they come.

Despite the fact that technology has given us the comfort and conveniences of watching our favorite sports teams from home, attending any sports event live is and will always be the best way to experience it.

Once you enter one of the best stadiums in Washington, you will immediately feel the atmosphere, which is something that you can’t get at home. While you can catch up with your friends at home just as easily, everything feels a lot more exciting if you do it from the stadium.

At the end of the day, the real-life experience is always better than the virtual one, wouldn’t you agree?

#1 Capital One Arena

The Capital One Arena is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the AFL’s Washington Valot, and the NCAA’s Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team.

The arena is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, and it has been largely considered as a commercial success. It is regarded as one of the driving catalysts of the revitalization of the Washington Chinatown neighborhood.

Boasting an average of 200 + events per year, Capital One Arena is the heart of a $9.2 billion redevelopment that began when the arena was opened on December 2nd, 1992. Since then, the arena has hosted more than 45 million people and more than 3,900 events.

The Capital One Arena is close to the National Portrait Gallery and is within walking distance from many Washington downtown hotels. Furthermore, it is accessible by Metro via the Gallery Place-Chinatown station on the Red, Yellow, and Green lines.

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#2 Nationals Park

National Park, located on South Capitol Street in DC, is the home of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball teams. This stunning, modern stadium seats about 41,000 people, with beautiful views of the field from just about everywhere.

The Nationals Park stadium in DC is full of family-friendly promotions. Kids have the option to join the Jr. Nationals kids Club as well as run the bases on Sundays. Furthermore, they also have special giveaways and autograph opportunities on Sundays.

When it comes to food and drinks, the stadium is truly one-of-a-kind. When visiting this stadium, make sure to try out a legendary chili hot-dog from Ben’s Chili Bowl. As a first-time visitor, you should know that backpacks and bags that exceed 16”x16”x8” are prohibited inside Nationals Park.

Nationals Park has many amenities and luxuries similar to other ballparks built. At last, this stadium would not be complete without one of the most distinctive trees that Washington is known for, cherry trees. There are fourteen Kwanzan Japanese cherry trees located in the centerfield plaza and left-field concourse.

#3 FedEx Field

FedEx Field is the official home of the Washington Football Team, host of sporting events, corporate events, and many major concerts. If you are a football fan, then you already know that in this sport, space is considered a critical factor in what makes a good place to put a stadium.

Typically, such space for football stadiums are more likely to be found in the suburbs, or at least away from the city center, and that’s where you can find many of the NFL’s stadiums, including FedEx Field.

One important thing to note is that this stadium is not located in Washington but just a few miles over the Maryland border, in Landover. If you plan on visiting this beautiful state on a budget, know that, with a little bit of research, you can find many cheap flights out there available.

Finally, even if you have money to spear, why would you waste an opportunity to save money while traveling when you can?