Capital One Arena state-of-the-art spaces

Article posted by Coliseum, December 3^rd, 2024

Image: MSE and United Airlines

The Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), and its official global airline partner, the United Airlines, announced plans recently for the launch of the United Globe Club℠ and the United Globe Lounge℠ at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., United States.

‘MONUMENTAL’ stated that this groundbreaking new multilevel, all-inclusive premium seating and hospitality destination will redefine the VIP experience for the fans in the national capital region.

Washington, D.C., (US)-based Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America’s leading sports and entertainment families. Its people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. They invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so that they can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite the community, the fans and the people.

Chicago (US)-based the United Airlines Inc. is a major airline in the United States. The United operates an extensive domestic and international route network across the United States and all six inhabited continents. It operates the most comprehensive global route network among the North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by the available seat miles.

The 20,356-capacity Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. (US). Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place Rapid Transit Station of the Washington Metro. It serves as the home ground of the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association’s (NBA’s) Washington Wizards.

‘MONUMENTAL’ further stated that as the D.C. region’s largest airline, the United will offer unique experiences to the United® MileagePlus® members. They will have the ability to access the United Globe Club and Lounge with select game ticket packages that will be available through the MileagePlus Exclusives.

The VIP experience, which will debut in Fall 2025, will feature the United Globe Club and Lounge. These two state-of-the-art spaces are designed to offer unparalleled access, luxury and service to the most exclusive ticket holders for the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) Washington Capitals, the National Basketball Association’s (NBA’s) Washington Wizards and the world-class concerts and special events that take place at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.

Spanning a total of more than 24,000 square feet of hospitality space, this luxury experience will offer a variety of elevated amenities and personalized services delivering a premium environment to enhance every event.

Exulted Jim Van Stone, President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer at MSE, “We are thrilled to offer our VIP guests at the Capital One Arena an experience unlike anything they’ve had before combining top-tier comfort, cutting-edge design and the best hospitality in the sports and entertainment industry. The United Globe Club and Lounge will provide our fans with an exclusive, dynamic environment where they can enjoy our world-class events with luxurious amenities, all just steps away from the court, rink, or stage.”

The amenities available to all the United Globe Club and Lounge ticket holders include:

Exclusive Point of Entry: Coming in 2026, the Capital One Arena will feature a new member-only executive entrance located on 6th Street for seamless access to each of the new clubs;
VIP Welcome Lobby: Each VIP guest will be greeted upon arrival by a dedicated concierge team with a personal service touch on multiple levels of the club;
Curated Food and Beverage (F&B): The United Globe Club and Lounge will offer a completely revamped culinary experience for each event featuring world-class dining and dynamic service;
Experiential Gathering Spaces: The Members will have access to exclusive spaces including show kitchens, unique food and beverage (F&B) displays and celebrity chef experiences; and
Top-of-the-Line Hospitality: The VIP guests receive exclusive access to the new ‘Monumental Premier’ membership benefits and concierge services program for the Capitals and the Wizards full season ticket members.

In addition, each of the new hospitality spaces will provide a one-of-a-kind VIP experience and their own unique look and feel for various events:

United Globe Club

With space for more than 800 guests, the United Globe Club will be the most expansive of the new hospitality spaces at the transformed Capital One Arena offering more than 16 square feet of space per guest at full capacity. The club will feature exclusive space for the guests across two levels and will provide access to a dynamic new dining experience as well as complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks for all the Capitals and Wizards VIP seat holders. The United Globe Club will be 30 percent larger than any existing hospitality space at the current arena.

United Globe Lounge

Exclusive to the Wizards Courtside Row AAA seat holders and Capitals Row A seats on the glass, the United Globe Lounge will only be available to 150 guests per event providing one of the most spacious, luxurious premium hospitality experiences in any arena nationwide.

Maintained Jennifer Entenman, United Airlines’ Managing Director of Global Sponsorships and Inclusive Partnerships, “It is a monumental time to be a D.C. sports fan and the United is thrilled to continue our journey to transform and shape the next chapter of the District’s sports and entertainment scene with the United Globe Club and Lounge. As the Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s official global airline partner, together we set out to reimagine an enhanced in-arena experience and we’re thrilled to create not one but two unique and unparalleled premium destinations for fans with more excitement to come.”

In addition to the District’s elevated sports and entertainment scene with these new arena experiences, new enhancements are also coming to the D.C. travelers as a new 435,000-square-foot concourse is under construction at United’s hub in the Washington Dulles International Airport that is set to open in 2026.

In October, the MSE announced the United Airlines as the organization’s Official Global Airline Partner, a first-of-its-kind title within the MSE that includes branding and integration opportunities across the organization’s teams, venues and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT). The multiyear, exclusive relationship will span the entire MSE enterprise to help bring an enhanced fan experience to the community and unique activations for the fans including VIP experiences through United’s MileagePlus Exclusives. As part of the deal, the MSE also named United as the first Founding Partner in the transformation of the Capital One Arena. In October, the Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser and the MSE announced the introduction of legislation supporting the public-private partnership (PPP) for a full transformation of the Capital One Arena. The three-year, $800+ million arena transformation is expected to be completed in time for the 2027-2028 seasons.

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