# ALEXANDRIA | New Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards Arena **URL:** \ **Category:** Washington D.C.\ **Created:** [December 14, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281 "2023-12-14T00:16:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/1 "2023-12-14T00:16:28Z")
„ The Post notes that the plans would require approval from the full General Assembly and local officials. The arena would form part of a wider mixed-use development in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria. Monumental would reportedly lease the complex from a new stadium authority that would be set up if the plans come to fruition. As well as the new NBA and NHL arena, the proposed Virginia complex would feature a smaller concert venue. Monumental would reportedly have a 30-year lease for its teams to play at the arena.“ > **[Virginia lawmakers back plans to bring Capitals, Wizards to new arena](https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2023/12/12/virginia-lawmakers-back-plans-to-bring-capitals-wizards-to-new-arena/)** > > Lawmakers in Virginia have reportedly backed a proposal to build a new arena to attract the NBA’s Washington Wizards and... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/2 "2023-12-14T00:26:44Z")
Where will the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team play? Surely not in Virginia! ---
**Author:** ![HerrDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f07891/32.png) [@HerrDavid](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/HerrDavid)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/3 "2023-12-14T15:08:10Z")
You never know! They did play in Maryland for many years. As an alum, I’d love to see them play on campus in McDonough. Will never happen though–unless they find a way to hang some extra seats from the rafters! 😆 ---
**Author:** ![chused](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@chused](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chused)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/4 "2023-12-14T20:32:48Z")
Lived in DC for thirty five years before moving to NYC. Moving the teams out of downtown DC is a disaster for the city. The teams should stay put. They give a vibrancy to the area that will be sorely missed. ---
**Author:** ![HerrDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f07891/32.png) [@HerrDavid](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/HerrDavid)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/5 "2023-12-15T17:05:00Z")
Despite my flip comment above, I agree @chused. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/6 "2024-01-11T16:09:06Z")
> **[Details released regarding Wizards, Capitals proposed move to Alexandria](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/sports/local-sports/details-released-regarding-wizards-capitals-proposed-move-to-alexandria/)** > > WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Monumental Sports and Entertainment will have to come up with some money if it wants to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from Capital Arena to a new propose… ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/7 "2024-02-15T11:52:52Z")
> **[Virginia senator says proposed deal to bring Monumental Sports arena to...](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/alexandria/virginia-senator-says-monumental-deal-is-dead/)** > > Virginia senator Louise Lucas said as far as she’s concerned, the Monumental stadium deal is dead. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/8 "2024-02-18T03:51:38Z")
> **[Alexandria releases economic impact study of moving Wizards, Capitals to...](https://wtop.com/alexandria/2024/02/alexandria-releases-economic-impact-study-of-moving-wizards-capitals-to-potomac-yard/)** > > An independent analysis found that moving the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria would have a huge economic impact on the city and state of Virginia. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/9 "2024-02-25T13:07:10Z")
> **[Another blow to Alexandria arena — key labor unions come out against proposal...](https://wtop.com/virginia/2024/02/key-labor-unions-come-out-against-proposed-sports-arena-in-alexandria/)** > > The AFL-CIO labor union is in opposition to Monumental Sports’ proposal to build a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Wizards in Alexandria, Virginia. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/10 "2024-02-28T02:33:08Z")
> **[Alexandria arena plan sparks airport traffic concern](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/alexandria-arena-plan-sparks-airport-traffic-concern/3553303/)** > > With a new arena proposed for Potomac Yard, an airport official asked about the plan for transportation upgrades related to Reagan National Airport nearby. News4’s Adam Tuss reports. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/11 "2024-03-27T20:37:29Z")
> **[Alexandria says Capitals, Wizards arena deal is dead - WTOP News](https://wtop.com/local/2024/03/alexandria-says-capitals-wizards-arena-deal-is-dead/)** > > The city of Alexandria says negotiations to bring the Capitals and Washington sports arena to Northern Virginia have ended and the proposal will not move forward. The $2 billion plan for a sports and… ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/alexandria-new-washington-capitals-and-washington-wizards-arena/23281/12 "2024-12-18T03:35:16Z")
> **[DC Council approves major deal to buy Capital One Arena and keep Capitals,...](https://wtop.com/dc/2024/12/dc-council-approves-major-deal-to-buy-capital-one-arena-and-keep-capitals-wizards-in-the-city/)** > > After a unanimous vote, the D.C. Council approved a massive deal that aims to keep the Washington Capitals and Wizards sports teams in the city for decades.