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
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)
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
- Sensory room and sensory bags available
- Sign language interpreters available upon request (must be received 21 days prior to event)
- Website accessibility for visual, hearing and learning impairments
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
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
UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS
Army Ten-Miler: October
Marine Corps Marathon: October (Note: supports any wheel devices including duos, wheelchairs and handcycles)
Rock n’ Roll Running Series (Half and 5K): March
Cherry Blossom Run (10-mile and 5K): April (Note: supports duos, wheelchairs and handcycles)
Capitol Hill Classic (10K, 3K, Fun Run): May
DC Races for Hope (5K): May
LOCAL RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS
Special Olympics – District of Columbia
Achilles
Capital Rowing Club
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Catalyst Sports
Pursuit Adaptive Sports & Recreation
National Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports
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