Accessibility in DC: Sports & Recreation

Enjoy the best of professional sports and sports-related events. Take advantage of local organizations and resources focused on accessibility.

If you’re planning to enjoy pro sports action in DC and are curious as to what accessible features are offered at the city’s stadiums and arenas, we’ve got you covered below. We’ve included additional pertinent details where applicable as well as links to the venue’s dedicated accessibility page.

You can also mark your calendar for upcoming recreational events and check out local organizations that prioritize accessibility. There are also wheelchair-accessible trails and maps that offer a variety of distances and terrains over numerous locations across the DMV.

SPORTS VENUES

Audi Field (DC United, DC Defenders)

Accessible entrances, parking and transportation
Accessible seating
Wheelchair service
ADA shuttle available
Accessible elevators
Service animals
Accessible restrooms and concession stands
Assisted listening devices
Sensory kits

A packed stadium during a Washington Commanders football game, with fans filling the stands and players on the field at FedExField.

Northwest Stadium (Washington Commanders)

Accessible entrances, parking and transportation
Accessible seating
Service animals
Accessible restrooms and concession stands
Closed captioning and assisted listening devices
- Play-by-play announcements on ribbon boards located at the 50-yard lines on both sides of the stadium
- Play-by-play captioning on television monitors throughout common areas of the stadium
ASL interpreters available upon request (must be received 14 days prior to event)

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Capital One Arena (Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Georgetown University Men’s Basketball)

Accessible seating
Accessible elevators, escorts and transportation available
Service animals
Accessible restrooms and concession stands
Assisted listening devices available
Closed captioning on the main arena scoreboard during all sporting events
Sensory inclusive venue
- Sensory room and sensory bags available
  - KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise cancelling headphones and other resources offered at no cost
Sign language interpreters available upon request (must be received 21 days prior to event)
Website accessibility for visual, hearing and learning impairments

A lively crowd fills the stands at a Washington Mystics basketball game, with players in action on the court at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Entertainment & Sports Arena (Capital City Go-Go, Washington Mystics)

Accessible parking and transportation
Escorts available
Accessible seating
Service animals
Accessible restroom and concession stands
Assisted listening devices available

Crowds of fans dressed in red gather at the Center Field Gate of Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with a large "2019 World Champions" sign above the entrance.

Nationals Park (Washington Nationals)

Accessible parking and transportation with elevators and exclusive drop-off areas
Wheelchair services
Service animals
Accessible seating
Braille and tactile signs located at most entryways
Accessible restrooms and concession stands
Assisted listening devices available free of charge
Closed captioning on ribbon boards down right and left-field lines
- Non-delayed transmission of MASN’s broadcast available on 106.7 radio
Sensory kits and rooms
- Noise reduction headphones, budget tools, lanyards available for free
- Quiet Zone Sensory Room