Venue Information
Year Opened
1997
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Washington Wizards
Previously:
US Airways Arena
(1974–1997)
|
NBA | 1998 - Present |
|
Washington Capitals
Previously:
US Airways Arena
(1975–1997)
|
NHL | 1998 - Present |
|
Washington Mystics
Moved to:
CareFirst Arena
(2019–present)
|
WNBA | 1998 - 2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was MCI Center built?
MCI Center opened in 1997.
Who plays at MCI Center?
MCI Center is the home venue of Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals.
Where did the Washington Wizards play before MCI Center?
Before moving to MCI Center in 1998, the Washington Wizards played at US Airways Arena from 1974 to 1997.
Where did the Washington Capitals play before MCI Center?
Before moving to MCI Center in 1998, the Washington Capitals played at US Airways Arena from 1975 to 1997.
Where did the Washington Mystics play after MCI Center?
After leaving MCI Center in 2018, the Washington Mystics moved to CareFirst Arena in 2019.
Historical Names
Location
Coordinates:
38.8982, -77.0209
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