Located in our nation’s capital, the Verizon Center, know as the “Phone Booth” is the home of the Washington Wizards. Opening in 1997, the Verizon Center is located at 7th and F Sts. NW, Washington, DC. Just a short walk from the White House and hosting over 200 events each year, it is time for you to take in a game this year at the Verizon Center.
This venue has added value to downtown D.C., including the development of Gallery Place and the expansion of Chinatown. The Penn Quarter is becoming a prime arts and entertainment region and continues to grow with new restaurants and theaters for fans to enjoy before or after a game.
Verizon Center also hosts women’s professional basketball, as it is the home of the Washington Mystics. In addition, you can catch a Georgetown Hoyas Men’s basketball game at the “Phone Booth”.
Concerts and family shows have included U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Bon Jovi, Prince, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Andrea Bocelli, Disney on Ice, and The Wiggles.
The Verizon Center features over 100 luxury suites that offer private seating areas and restrooms, as well as provide a great view of the hardwood. There is also a party pavilion enclosed in glass that can accommodate nearly 100 fans and offers catering services.
The HD scoreboard and LED boards feature video playback and exhibits over 68 billion colors. There are over four video screens, four LED video matrixes and two LED rings. Over 1,000 feet of linear LED boards cover the upper bowl of the arena. The lower bowl has over 300 feet of LED boards, and there are additional displays in the top corners of the venue that offer 3D graphics and full motion signage.
The players enjoy the fact that there is a training room, a steam room, a weight room, a team lounge and a hydrotherapy pool onsite. The center even houses a regulation sized practice court that is located on the event level and can also be used for other special events.
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