watch nowThe National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards are slated to move to Alexandria, Virginia, as part of a $2 billion entertainment complex effort, the state's Gov.
The development, about 8 miles south of Washington, D.C., will house the new global headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Capitals and Wizards, as well as the new home arena for the teams.
Glenn Youngkin answers questions following the announcement of a new sports arena for the Washington Wizards NBA basketball team and Washington Capitals NHL hockey team, December 13, 2023 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images"This is the most visionary sports and entertainment development in the world.
Legislators will have to greenlight the creation of the complex in the next Virginia General Assembly session.
Persons:
Glenn Youngkin, Win Mcnamee, Youngkin
Organizations:
Hockey League's Washington Capitals, National Basketball, Washington Wizards, Washington , D.C, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Capitals, Wizards, Virginia Gov, Washington Wizards NBA, Washington Capitals NHL, Getty, Virginia General
Locations:
Alexandria , Virginia, Washington ,, Commonwealth, Virginia