The Washington Capitals revealed their 2024-25 promotional calendar and it’s chock full of 50th anniversary goodies.
The first giveaway night of the season features the classic magnet schedule which will be handed out before the Capitals’ second home game on their schedule against the New Jersey Devils on October 12. Other highlights include a series of pennant giveaways outlining the team’s primary logos throughout its history, a 50th-anniversary replica jersey, the return of the ice resurfacer gravy boat, and three bobblehead nights featuring some of the franchise’s legendary duos.
Many of the bigger giveaways coincide with five planned 50th Anniversary Era Nights. The Era Night celebrations include “The Pioneers (1974-1982)” on November 8 against PIT, “Coming of Age (1982-1997)” on December 14 against BUF, “The Dot Com Caps (1997-2005)” on February 1 against WPG, “The Rock the Red Era (2005-2014)” on March 7 against DET, and “ALL CAPS and the Stanley Cup Era (2014-Present)” on April 4 against CHI.
The Capitals also plan to host many annual community-focused theme nights including Hispanic Heritage, Hockey Fights Cancer, Pride, Youth Hockey, Caps Canines, Hockey Talks, Celebrating Black History, Women in Hockey, and more.
All of the Capitals’ giveaways are below via the press release they sent out to media.
All-Fan Giveaways
All fan giveaways during the 2024-25 season consist of:
Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey Devils – 2024-25 Schedule Magnet courtesy of GEICO
Oct. 23 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Original Logo Pennant
Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Replica Jersey
Nov. 13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – Screaming Eagle Pennant
Nov. 21 vs. Colorado Avalanche – Hockey Fights Cancer T-Shirt courtesy of Leidos
Nov. 23 vs. New Jersey Devils – Ice Resurfacer Gravy Boat courtesy of Capital One
Dec. 14 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Mike Gartner & Rod Langway Duo Bobblehead
Dec. 22 vs. Los Angeles Kings – Caps Holiday Party Holiday T-Shirt
Dec. 31 vs. Boston Bruins – 50th Anniversary Coaster Set
Feb. 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets – Peter Bondra & Olie Kolzig Duo Bobblehead
Feb. 4 vs. Florida Panthers – Viewfinder courtesy of MedStar Health
Feb. 9 vs. Utah Hockey Club – Capitals Marvel Comic Book
Feb. 27 vs. St. Louis Blues – Capitol Dome Pennant
March 1 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Kids Day Giveaway (first 5,000 kids)
March 7 vs. Detroit Red Wings – Alex Ovechkin & Nicklas Backstrom Duo Bobblehead
March 9 vs. Seattle Kraken – Weagle Pennant
March 20 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Friendship Bracelet
March 30 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Retro Corduroy Hat
April 4 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 50th Anniversary Photo Book
April 13 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Capitals Poster
Theme Nights
Theme nights during the 2024-25 season include:
Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey Devils – Opening Night presented by GEICO
Oct. 15 vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Hispanic Heritage
Oct. 17 vs. Dallas Stars – Oktoberfest presented by Logan’s Sausage
Oct. 29 vs. New York Rangers – Donate Life presented by MedStar Health
Oct. 31 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Hockey Halloween presented by Dunkin’
Nov. 6 vs. Nashville Predators – Country Music Night
Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Pioneers” (1974-1982)
Nov. 13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – Veterans Day presented by LiUNA!
Nov. 21 vs. Colorado Avalanche – Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Leidos
Nov. 23 vs. New Jersey Devils – CapsGiving presented by Capital One
Nov. 29 vs. New York Islanders – CapsGiving presented by US Steel
Dec. 3 vs. San Jose Sharks – Pride presented by Giant
Dec. 14 vs. Buffalo Sabres – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “Coming of Age” (1982-97)
Dec. 20 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Caps Holiday Party presented by Ticketmaster
Dec. 22 vs. Los Angeles Kings – Caps Holiday Party presented by Ticketmaster
Jan. 4 vs. New York Rangers – Youth Hockey Day
Jan. 10 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Margaritaville presented by Ocean City
Jan. 14 vs. Anaheim Ducks – Caps Canines Night pawsented by PEDIGREE Foundation
Jan. 18 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Hockey Talks presented by MedStar Health
Feb. 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Dot Com Caps” (1997-2005)
Feb. 4 vs. Florida Panthers – Heart Health Awareness presented by MedStar Health
Feb. 9 vs. Utah Hockey Club – Marvel Super Hero Day
Feb. 23 vs. Edmonton Oilers – Celebrating Black History
Feb. 25 vs. Calgary Flames – Salute to the Military
Feb. 27 vs. St. Louis Blues – 90s Night
March 1 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Kids Day presented by West Virginia Tourism
March 7 vs. Detroit Red Wings – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Rock the Red Era” (2005-14)
March 18 vs. Detroit Red Wings – Neuro Awareness presented by MedStar Health
March 20 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Women in Hockey presented by GDIT
March 22 vs. Florida Panthers – Educators Appreciation presented by KPMG
April 4 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “ALL CAPS and the Stanley Cup Era” (2014-Present)
April 10 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Go Green presented by BioSafe
April 13 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Fan Appreciation presented by Bud Light
Special Ticket Offers
The Capitals will also offer an array of special ticket offers. Each special ticket offer will receive a unique gift with a purchase item or experience specific to the theme. Season ticket members will have access to purchase the items without purchasing an additional ticket. Further information will be shared at a later date. Special group ticket events during the 2024-25 season include:
Oct. 17 vs. Dallas Stars – Oktoberfest featuring a Capitals beer stein
Oct. 31 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Hockey Halloween featuring a Capitals pillowcase
Nov. 2 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Capitals swim cap
Nov. 6 vs. Nashville Predators – Country Music Night featuring a Screaming Eagle cowboy hat
Dec. 3 vs. San Jose Sharks – Pride featuring a Capitals rainbow tumbler
Dec. 14 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Capitals reversible lacrosse pinny
Jan. 4 vs. New York Rangers – Youth Hockey Day featuring a Capitals water bottle
Jan. 8 vs. Vancouver Canucks – First Responders Capitals challenge coin
Jan. 10 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Margaritaville featuring a Capitals straw hat
Jan. 14 vs. Anaheim Ducks – Caps Canines Night featuring a Capitals hockey stick dog chew toy
March 3 vs. Ottawa Senators – Law Enforcement Capitals challenge coin
March 9 vs. Seattle Kraken – Capitals pickleball paddle
March 18 vs. Detroit Red Wings – Healthcare Heroes Capitals tumbler
March 22 vs. Florida Panthers – Educators Appreciation featuring a Capitals tote bag
March 30 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Capitals water bottle and sticker set
Photos of giveaway items
Here’s the Capitals press release with more information:
Capitals Announce 2024-25 Promotional Calendar
Single Game Tickets for 2024-25 Campaign Available to General Public Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals announced today the team’s promotional schedule for the 2024-25 season presented by Capital One, featuring several all-fan giveaways, theme nights and unique gift with purchase opportunities. The schedule is highlighted by several theme nights and giveaways related to the organization’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
In addition, the team also announced single-game tickets for the season will be available for purchase on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Capitals fans are encouraged to make their ticket purchases directly from the team. Only tickets purchased through the team are guaranteed to be valid. Fans can purchase their tickets through any Ticketmaster sales channel, as well as through NHL Ticket Exchange. NHL Ticket Exchange is the only guaranteed secondary ticket reseller, and all tickets purchased on NHL Ticket Exchange are verified by Ticketmaster. For more information on Capitals tickets contact 202-266-CAPS or visit WashCaps.com.
During the 2024-25 campaign, the Capitals will host five 50th Anniversary Era Nights dedicated to honoring and celebrating 50 years of Capitals hockey. More than 10 of the season’s 20 all-arena giveaways uniquely celebrate the milestone, including duo bobbleheads, pennants, and a viewfinder, among other exclusive items.
Additional promotional calendar all-arena giveaways include a Hockey Fights Cancer T-shirt, ice resurfacer gravy boat and friendship bracelet. The promotional schedule is also highlighted by more than 30 theme nights. In addition to the Era Nights, highlights include Country Music Night, Margaritaville and Marvel Super Hero Day. There are also several community-focused theme nights, including Hispanic Heritage, Hockey Fights Cancer, Pride, Youth Hockey, Caps Canines, Hockey Talks, Celebrating Black History, Women in Hockey, and more. Included among 15 special ticket offers are a Capitals swim cap, Screaming Eagle cowboy hat, rainbow tumbler, challenge coins, a dog chew toy, pickleball paddle, Caps water bottle and sticker set, and more.
