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Capital One Arena to no longer require proof of vaccination and masks at Capitals games

Monumental Sports and Entertainment announced on Tuesday morning that it will be rolling back two of its biggest pandemic protections at Capital One Arena over the next 15 days.

Capitals fans will no longer be required to verify their vaccination status (beginning February 15) or wear masks (March 1) while attending games.

The move follows Mayor Muriel Bowser’s announcements during a press conference the day prior rolling back the mandates for DC businesses. Bowser did say businesses had the option of continuing the requirements if they wanted to.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Capital One Arena requiring proof of vaccination for entry after citywide mandate placed on indoor entertainment facilities

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that in accordance with a citywide mandate from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, anyone aged twelve or older entering Capital One Arena will need to provide proof that they have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The requirement will begin on January 15, 2022. The Capitals play the Vancouver Canucks at home the night after.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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Capital One Arena will be requiring fans to wear masks after mandate reinstated by Mayor Muriel Bowser

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Monday that fans will again be required to wear masks when inside Capital One Arena.

This news comes due to an announcement made hours before by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, reinstating the mandatory indoor mask mandate.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capital One Arena will no longer require fans to wear masks starting on November 22

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday that effective November 22, fans will no longer be required to wear masks when inside Capital One Arena.

This news comes hours after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would be lifting the indoor mask mandate that same day.

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By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

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Mayor Bowser: Capital One Arena will be allowed to return to 100% capacity starting June 11

What seemed farfetched months before is now becoming a reality.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday during a press conference that Capital One Arena and all large sports venues in the district will have their capacity restrictions lifted on June 11.

That means that if the Washington Capitals make a deep run in this year’s postseason, they could play in front of a full building.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Mayor Bowser says DC sports teams can re-apply to host fans after March 22. The Capitals have already submitted a request.

The Washington Capitals are one step closer to hosting some fans at Capital One Arena this season.

On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted a number of pandemic restrictions in Washington DC. During her press conference, Bowser also revealed that that sports teams in the district can apply to begin hosting fans after March 22.

The timing comes less than three weeks before the Washington Nationals’ season opener on April 1 against the New York Mets.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Muriel Bowser comments that Capital One Arena could open for Capitals and Wizards games by mid-March

Half of all NHL teams have already opened up their arenas to some fans. Now, the Washington Capitals may join them.

On Monday, Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the district is looking to scuttle some restrictions on businesses. The Washington Post’s Julie Zauzmer reported that included “attendance at professional sports games.”

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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New agreement between Mayor Bowser and Fort Dupont Ice Arena sets deadline for private funding goal

On Tuesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena signed an agreement which will secure the $21 million of public funding that was promised to Fort Dupont in 2014 to make repairs to their current rink and build a new two-rink facility.

The agreement comes with a compromise for both sides.

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By Elizabeth Kong 3 years ago

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Capitals Stanley Cup ring now on display at DC City Hall (Photos)

On February 1, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and team owner Ted Leonsis presented the city of Washington DC with its very own Stanley Cup championship ring.

The ring, which is deconstructed into three pieces to show each side, is encased in a commemorative plaque. The ring was accepted by local firefighters from DCFD Engine Co. 2.

On Monday evening, the handoff was completed as the ring was delivered by a DC Fire Department firetruck to the John A. Wilson Building (City Hall), where the ring will be on display.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser accepted the ring during an annual Open House event for constituents being held by Bowser’s office on Monday evening.

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By Elizabeth Kong 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin presents Stanley Cup championship ring to Washington DC

Alex Ovechkin was suspended for Friday night’s game against the Calgary Flames due to skipping the All-Star Game, but that doesn’t mean the Capitals captain didn’t stay busy.

Ovechkin presented the city of Washington DC with a championship ring encased in a plaque that included the team’s Stanley Cup photo on the ice at T-Mobile Arena.

Ovechkin presented the bling to a group of local firefighters from the DCFD Engine Co. 2. The Mayor’s Chief of Staff was also on hand for the ring presentation.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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