The NHL has confirmed that the Caps will be hosting an outdoor viewing party outside of Capital One Arena for Game Three. The news comes after Ted Leonsis hinted at such an event and aligns with street closures that were announced for Games Three and Four.
Caps fans will be able to watch Game Three on screens outside the arena on G street and 8th streets NW. The game will begin at 8PM and will be preceded at 6PM by a performance by Sting and Shaggy.
The NHL also announced that as part of the pregame festivities there will be a Family Fun Zone featuring face paining, glitter tattoos, poster making stations, and balloon artists. This kid-friendly area will be open at F Street NW between 7th and 8th from 4PM to 8PM.
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June 1, 2018 – Join us outside Capital One Arena from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. for the ALL CAPS Hockey Fest presented by Capital One. Below is a list of activations and information you can expect for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final in Washington, D.C.
ALL CAPS Family Fun Zone
Starting at 4 p.m. head to F Street NW between 7th and 8th for face painting, glitter tattoos, poster making stations and balloon artists. These fun family friendly activities will last until 8 p.m.
ALL CAPS Viewing Party
Don’t have tickets to the game? Watch with fellow Caps fans on screens placed outside the arena on G street and 8th streets NW. Coverage will start at 8 p.m.
Pregame Concert
Join us outside Capital One Arena on the corner of G and 8th streets NW to see special guests perform live. They’ll take the stage at 6 p.m. and will be followed by Red Rockers performances, Slapshot and more! Click here for more information on performers!
Team Stores
The Team Store at Capital One Arena will be open from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
In addition, special merchandise trailers can be found at 7th and G and 7th and F streets selling officially licensed Stanley Cup Final gear! Trailers will be open starting at 12 p.m.
The Teamstore at Kettler Capitals Iceplex will be open all weekend long with tons of Stanley Cup gear and jersey customization. Team store hours:
Friday, June 1: 9am – 8pm
Saturday, June 2: 8am – 8pm
Sunday, June 3: 10am – 6pm
Monday, June 4: 9am – 8pmRock the Red in ALL CAPS
Download phone and desktop backgrounds here, plus you can also download ALL CAPS signage to place around your home. Don’t forget to catch up on all the latest Stanley Cup Final and Caps info at our Playoff Central page presented by Boeing.
Street Closures
Please note the following street closures surrounding Capital one Arena. We encourage fans to allow extra time for travel to the arena, to take Metro, Uber and carpool when possible. Click here for full street closure information!
Social Media
Use the hashtag #ALLCAPS on all social media channels to join in on the excitement about the Washington Capitals playing hockey in June! On Twitter, using #ALLCAPS will create a special hashflag featuring the team’s secondary “Weagle” logo. A special Stanley Cup Final geofilter on Snapchat will be available for the entire duration of the Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena. For more information about the Washington Capitals social media channels, please click here.
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