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Check out DC's WNBA team at CareFirst Arena.
In the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Mystics added Aaliyah Edwards from the University of Connecticut to a frontcourt that already features star Shakira Austin. Led by head coach Eric Thibault, the roster also features Brittney Sykes, who’s coming off a career year in which she averaged career-highs in points (15.9), rebounds (5.9), assists (3.8) and steals (2.1) and was named to the WNBA’s All-Defensive First Team. The core also includes Olympian Ariel Atkins and offseason additions in Stefanie Dolson and Karlie Samuelson.
The Mystics are always in the mix in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. The team has qualified for the postseason nine times in the past 11 years, marking the most successful run in franchise history. That stretch includes a 2019 championship as well as a trip to the WNBA Finals in 2018. The basketball is always competitive at CareFirst Arena.
Some of the WNBA’s best teams and players will visit CareFirst Arena this summer to take on the Mystics in what promises to be a rowdy environment. Visit the team's website for a full 2024 schedule as the group aims to return to the WNBA Playoffs.
One of DC’s emerging neighborhoods, Congress Heights is ripe for exploration either before or after a Mystics game. In addition to the CareFirst Arena, which also hosts concerts, the neighborhood offers Gateway DC, THE ARC, the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center and food options. Make it a whole day and plan your excursion.
