MSE redefines premium arena hospitality with transformative suite experiences designed for business development and unforgettable entertainment
Renderings and video of the new suites are available HERE.
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2025) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today three world-class luxury suite offerings – the Founder Suites, Signature Suites, and Executive Suites – set to debut at the brand-new arena in downtown Washington, D.C., ahead of the 2026–27 season. As part of the transformative three-year, $800+ million investment in the arena, every suite inside the venue will be completely reimagined and rebuilt around modern, hospitality-driven design principles.
The new Founder Suites, Signature Suites, and Executive Suites will provide exclusive access to all of the arena’s premier sports, music, and cultural events. A completely redesigned premium entry experience at the arena will feature four new VIP entrances, private elevators and escalators for suite holders, expanded parking options, and a full-service concierge team. Each suite will also include a customized culinary experience curated for every event by Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Capital One Arena’s exclusive food and beverage partner, as well as access to more than 30 rentable spaces at the arena’s new Lofts & Conference Center during business hours.
Additionally, the Grand Pavilion will offer a secondary main entry to the arena and a ticketed fan experiential space that provides access to all levels of the building, eases entry and enhances circulation, and will create more opportunities for fans to enjoy food, beverage, entertainment, and memorable moments throughout the venue. These enhancements are designed to elevate the experience for every fan, at every level.
“As part of our brand-new building, we are completely reinventing what the premium experience looks like,” said Jim Van Stone, President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer at MSE. “Inspired by the luxury of the world’s finest hotels, we are combining premier hospitality spaces with access to top sports and entertainment events. We are recreating the entire facility from the ground up, including a full transformation of every suite, to deliver VIP fan experiences that are unmatched in the region in terms of décor, culinary and beverage service, and hospitality. Our new suites are not only ideal for entertaining at world-class events but also serve as powerful environments for commercial partners to host clients, build relationships, and drive business in a vibrant, high-energy setting each designed with a unique purpose.”
Designed by renowned architecture and design firm Gensler, the new suites reflect a blend of materials and aesthetics inspired by iconic gathering places across the national capital region. The result is a design that is both locally rooted and timeless, and the suites are intended to be ideal venues for entertaining, conducting business, and creating unforgettable memories. These new premium seating experiences are part of MSE’s broader vision for the new Capital One Arena, which includes delivering a best-in-class fan experience from arrival to departure. Overall arena upgrades will include a 65 percent increase in concessions space, 30 percent more restrooms, wider concourses, a completely reimagined food and beverage program, and expanded entrances, including the main entrance on F Street and the addition of the Grand Pavilion.
“This comprehensive transformation is one of the most exciting projects we’ve been a part of, and it will set a new standard for how fans enjoy basketball, hockey, and live entertainment in the heart of the nation’s capital,” said Andrew Jacobs, Design Director for Gensler. “We’re bringing a new level to Capital One Arena—rethinking everything from the overall ambiance to the smallest touchpoints, including the finishes, furnishings, and even the small-wares to elevate the guest experience and set a new standard of the hospitality expectations within this world-class venue.”
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While the total number of suites in the arena will be reduced to make way for the larger, more luxurious new suites, the overall availability of high-end premium experiences will see a dramatic increase. Fans will enjoy expanded offerings, including new club spaces, upscale restaurants and bars, networking areas, conference and meeting rooms, and much more—ensuring an elevated, versatile experience at every turn.
MSE’s vision for the new venue extends beyond sports and entertainment. The reimagined venue will also serve as a dynamic downtown conference center and business hub, with over 30 private, state-of-the-art spaces supporting events from intimate 50-person meetings to full-scale conferences for up to 20,000 attendees. With this investment, MSE aims to activate the arena 365 days a year, supporting a wide range of business, cultural, and community programming.
Today’s announcement comes as construction is underway on the brand-new Capital One Arena. MSE is taking a 360-degree approach to planning a high-tech, high-touch building that will serve millions of annual visitors for the next 25 years and set a new standard for fan experience and technological innovation.
In October, MSE unveiled the first of five new suite types, the Vault Suites, marking a bold leap forward in luxury sports and entertainment hospitality within the DMV region. Construction on the Vault Suites is slated to be completed ahead of the 2025–26 season.
Additional information about the brand-new Capital One Arena is available HERE. To inquire about premium offerings at the new arena, guests are invited to submit their contact information HERE.
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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment company and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.
About Gensler
At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.
