Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard

[Anonymous]

I think this is more of a local government issue vs sports which is why I am posting here.

WaPo broke a story today that Monumental Sports has been in talks with the Commonwealth of Virginia and the city of Alexandria to build a huge sports “mini city” in Potomac Yards that would include a new home for the Wizards and the Caps.

I am not sure if Leonsis is trying to punk DC and Bowser but it sounds legit. I’m not sure how I feel about it given I live less than a mile away.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/11/monumental-sports-capitals-wizards-alexandria-virginia-capital-one-arena/

[Anonymous]

Oh HELL no. The Maryland drivers already make driving on Rt 1 a constant shitshow. And where would it even go??

[Anonymous]

As I posted in the other thread, this is about the teams getting leverage so the DC Government will pony up a half billion dollars to renovate a 25 year old arena.

I can say based on texts with people in my friend groups that none of us in DC or MD would go to any games in the future.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As I posted in the other thread, this is about the teams getting leverage so the DC Government will pony up a half billion dollars to renovate a 25 year old arena.

I can say based on texts with people in my friend groups that none of us in DC or MD would go to any games in the future.

What other thread?

If moving the teams to Alexandria means Maryland drivers won’t drive here any more then I’m all for it!

[Anonymous]

Gov. Youngkin is a deal-making master of the universe. Go Virginia!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gov. Youngkin is a deal-making master of the universe. Go Virginia!

Except for the FBI HQ...

[Anonymous]

How do the crime rates in each surrounding area compare? That could be a factor. You get visitors who suppor the opposing team coming into town, and you want them to have a good experience here.

[Anonymous]

Potomac Yard is pretty easy to get to. Let’s put the commanders there instead of RFK, which is residential; not commercial.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Potomac Yard is pretty easy to get to. Let’s put the commanders there instead of RFK, which is residential; not commercial.

Have... you ever been to Alexandria or Potomac Yards?

[Anonymous]

DC will pony up. With all the businesses leaving and work from home DC can’t afford to lose the events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
DC will pony up. With all the businesses leaving and work from home DC can’t afford to lose the events.

You are assuming the leadership in DC acts rationally.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As I posted in the other thread, this is about the teams getting leverage so the DC Government will pony up a half billion dollars to renovate a 25 year old arena.

I can say based on texts with people in my friend groups that none of us in DC or MD would go to any games in the future.

I agree 100%. As a frequent attendee at Caps games, I certainly would attend fewer games if the games were held in PY. The current location is highly convenient for me, whether I drive or take Metro. The idea of attending a weekday game at PY has zero appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Did anyone tell them that all big cities have crime and that their safety is on par with other big cities?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
DC will pony up. With all the businesses leaving and work from home DC can’t afford to lose the events.

DC can't afford both the Caps/Wizards and to go after the Commanders or whatever their name is. The council chairman believes that the NBA and NHL teams are the better bet because the arena is used much more than a football stadium would be, and is therefore the stronger economic engine. Bowser is chasing football, when MD is likely to bid aggressively. DC may end up losing all of the teams.