Washington, DC is redefining what it means to be a Sports Capital. With more than $4B in public and private investment in infrastructure, a growing professional sports presence, and an expanding pipeline of talent and emerging sports, the city is building a connected ecosystem where business and sport thrive together. From world-class venues and new community facilities to leading sports organizations and established corporate partners, DC gives companies the assets, access, and relationships to establish a presence and grow with confidence.
By the numbers
- $3.8B: RFK Campus, a 180-acre sports, entertainment, and recreation destination (Office of the Mayor, 2025)
- $515M: Capital One Arena & Downtown, transforming DC’s sports and entertainment district (Office of the Mayor, 2024)
- $89M: Youth Sports, a year-round SportsPlex expanding youth sports and tournament opportunities (DC FY2026 Budget, 2025)
What’s inside
- Building the foundation: the places where sports, entertainment, and community come together
- Connections across industries: corporate partnerships with DC’s leading sports organizations
- A deep talent and institutional pipeline: the workforce and universities behind the business of sports, technology, media, and entertainment
- An expanded ecosystem: four new leagues are joining DC’s seven major professional teams
- Why build here: where sport, business, and policy meet