Do You Support Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria: Patch Survey

ALEXANDRIA, VA — As a proposal to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Alexandria's Potomac Yard was revealed Wednesday, we want to know how Northern Virginia Patch readers are reacting to the news.

The $2 billion entertainment district project was announced by the teams' owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment, as well as Gov. Glenn Youngkin, developer JBG Smith and City of Alexandria officials. The project would include an arena for the Washington Capitals and Wizards, corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, a Monumental Sports Network media studio, Wizards practice facility, performing arts venue and expanded e-sports facility. JBG Smith's mixed-use development is already planned to have new retail, residential, restaurants, hotels, conference and community gathering space uses.

The proposal would require approval from the Virginia General Assembly in the 2024 session for a Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority. The City of Alexandria would also need to approve the project.

If the project is approved, Monumental Sports & Entertainment said the Capitals and Wizards would continue playing at Capital One Arena through 2027. Construction on the new project could begin in 2025 with an expected opening in 2028.

As locals around the DC region react to the news, we are surveying Patch readers. Our anonymous survey will be open until noon on Monday, Dec. 18. We will share a results story after the survey closes.

If you cannot see the survey below, click here.