5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

A Wizards game makes for a great outing, whether you want to spend time with fellow alumni of your school, celebrate your heritage with others or bring a group to the game. Wizards College Series games highlight special ticket packages for fans and alumni of Michigan, the University of Virginia, Georgetown, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland, Wake Forest and the University of North Carolina. The Wizards’ heritage series games celebrate the diversity of DC with special edition bucket hats for fans who purchase tickets through a special link. There are also special ticket packages available that feature unique gifts with purchase for Military Appreciation Night, First Responders Night, Hoops & Hounds Night, Basketball Day in the DMV, HBCU Night, Pride Night, Cherry Blossom Night and Sneaker Night.

The 2024 NBA Draft brought a trio of new faces to the Wizards roster. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, Baltimore native Carlton ‘Bub’ Carrington and Kyshawn George are all ready to step into the spotlight for the young team. In the offseason, the Wizards also acquired Jonas Valanciunas and Saddiq Bey for veteran presence. These players join Bilal Coulibaly (one of the most exciting young players in the league) as well as familiar faces like Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert to bring energetic and compelling action to the court all season long.

You are sure to stay entertained throughout your evening at a Wizards game. Three dance teams – the Wizards Dancers, the Wiz Kids and Wizdom – delight the crowd throughout the season. Additionally, the 202 Dunkers provide high-flying action and outrageous dunks you must see to believe during game breaks. And of course, everyone loves G-Wiz, the Wizards’ friendly mascot who is always up to something funny, amusing or both. For all the mascot enthusiasts: G-Wiz has earned his own bobblehead, which will be given out to the first 10,000 fans in attendance at the Wizards’ game on March 5, 2025.

Capital One Arena has plenty of food options – even for the pickiest eaters – to make sure you never leave a game hungry. Updates to dining options for the 2024-25 season include PhoWheels (modernized Vietnamese street food), Kong Dog (handmade corn dogs), Little Miner Taco and Pat & Stuggs (a collaboration between Baltimore favorite Stuggy’s and Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors), among many others. If you prefer a taste of the finer things in life, catch the game from the Hennessy Lofts or the Michelob Ultra Courtside Lounge. You can also sign up for information about the José Andrés Signature Club & Lounge.