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Capital One Arena bag policy
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Quick answer
- Clear bag required? No. The arena says it has a strict no-bag policy, and a clear bag is not listed as an exception.
- What you can carry: a wallet-size clutch no larger than 4 x 6 in, subject to screening.
- Backpacks and purses: not permitted.
- Medical and parenting bags: allowed up to 14 x 14 x 6 in, subject to security screening, through the entrance at 6th and F Street.
- Bag check: none. The arena says it will not check or store prohibited items.
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. This guide repeats the venue's rules and never guarantees entry.
Last verified: , against the venue's page.
It has been more than 60 days since this page was last checked, so it may be out of date. Check the venue's page.
Capital One Arena is in Washington, DC. Home teams: Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals.
Can I bring this bag?
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. The answers below come only from what the venue's page says, and anything it does not cover is marked Check.
| Bag | Answer | What the venue's page says |
|---|---|---|
| Clear tote | Not permitted | The venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice. |
| Small clutch | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: wallet-size, no larger than 4 x 6 in. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Backpack | Not permitted | The venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice. |
| Diaper bag | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: parenting bags no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 in; entrance at 6th and F Street; subject to security screening. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Medical bag | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 in; entrance at 6th and F Street; subject to security screening. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Camera bag | Not permitted | The venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice. |
Games, concerts and other events
Policies apply to all events. Cameras: for Capitals, Wizards and Georgetown games, point-and-shoot and SLR-type cameras are allowed; for concerts and other events the camera policy is set by the event, and SLR-type or detachable-lens cameras are not allowed at concerts.
Exceptions and accessibility
Medical bags and parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 in are allowed, subject to security screening. Guests carrying one should use the entrance at the corner of 6th and F Street.
If your bag is not allowed
The arena says it will not check or store prohibited items. Our planning advice: leave anything you cannot carry at your hotel, car or home.
Entry, gates and re-entry
Medical and parenting bags go through the entrance at the corner of 6th and F Street.
Other things to know
Video recording prohibited; video cameras, camcorders, GoPros, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks not allowed; one empty plastic water bottle per person allowed; no outside food or drink.
What the venue's page does not say
- Re-entry.
We do not guess. Where the page is silent, we say so and suggest checking with the venue.
From the venue's page
The page states: “Capital One Arena has implemented a strict no bag policy.” (source)
Spot something out of date?
Policies change. If this page differs from what you were told at the door or from the venue's page, tell us with a link and the date. We re-check and fix the page, and the fix goes in the change log below.
Where other sources differ
Other sources differ: some say the clutch limit is 5 x 7 in. The venue's page says 4 x 6 in.
Change log
- : first verified against the venue's page.
- : updated source facts and source-bound bag-type answers.
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Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Capital One Arena or its teams. Rules can change for specific events; always check the venue's page before you go. Venue security makes the final call at the gate. Venue, team and sponsor names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the venue.