- February 10, 2026
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Case Studies, Featured Articles, Features, Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has unveiled The Halo, an immersive new experience built to elevate every moment inside the arena. Slated to debut ahead of the 2027-28 season, The Halo is a multi-level hospitality space for nearly 4,500 venue guests, with a wide range of seating, clubs and social experiences for season ticket holders, small groups, suite owners and select ticket tiers.
Built to transition seamlessly between NHL and NBA games, concerts and family entertainment, The Halo at Capital One Arena reimagines how fans experience live events. With multiple distinct culinary concepts, flexible seating and club options, concierge-led service and spaces designed to evolve over time, The Halo represents the next chapter in MSE’s vision for the future of live experiences and one that will be recognised and saluted industry-wide.
Jim Van Stone, President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer of MSE, said:
“The Halo will completely change how fans think about the arena experience. We designed this space for how fans actually want to experience events today—whether that’s watching a Capitals game, a Wizards matchup, or a sold-out concert. This isn’t just about luxury; it’s about flexibility, comfort and choice. We’re creating something that has never existed before in an arena, and we’re doing it in a way that reflects the energy, culture and momentum of Washington, D.C.”
The Ultimate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure
With endless options and curated luxury, each visit to The Halo is the ultimate build-your-own nightly hospitality experience, with select tickets planned to start at under $100.
Unique experiences in The Halo will include:
- Taste the City: Guests can explore eight exclusive distinct dining concepts with seating for up to 1,000 guests thoughtfully curated to capture the flavours, textures and bold spirit of Washington, D.C., featuring well-known local chefs and restauranteurs. Examples of restaurants concepts that guests can choose to experience nightly to include:
- Pizza and Wine Bar – Anchored by an open kitchen and thoughtful wine program, the Pizza and Wine Bar is designed to gather in a relaxed yet refined setting.
- Cantina – High-energy gathering place fuelled by bold flavours, tequila, mezcal and the non-stop spirit of celebration.
- Beer Hall – A social hub and sports bar and grill built to be your pre-game destination before, during and after every event.
- Speakeasy – Inspired by DC’s music history, plush lounge seating in a tucked away setting provides one of the arena’s most exclusive places to sip, socialise, and set the tone for the night.
- The Brasserie – The Brasserie serves up Steak Frites combined with polished service, cocktails, and quiet confidence.
- Discover Hidden Gems: Secret lounges, boutique retail and tucked-away tasting rooms reward curiosity at every turn with the delightfully unexpected.
- Elevate the View: Reimagined seating and club options, paired with open circulation, and two center-court/center-ice bars with sightlines directly into the bowl let guests choose their perspective on the action – including seats up to 4 inches wider for season ticketholders.
- Step Into the Inner Circle: A member-only vibe meets all-access energy, where the connections guests make are as memorable as the event itself. Curated retail offerings add an additional layer of exclusivity, offering keepsakes and stories guests can’t get anywhere else.
- Experience Personalised Service: Dedicated concierges will anticipate needs, recall preferences and deliver signature touches.
- Go Beyond Game Night: Flexible spaces and evolving menus adapt seamlessly for everything from corporate meetings to private celebrations, offering day-to-night functionality for every need.
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – with a focus on elevating the live experience through pillars including Hospitality and Premium Experience – is being hosted at Everton’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd. An Opening Night Icebreaker is taking place at Anfield on September 30th, with a tour of M&S Bank Arena’s new premium spaces planned.
The Heart of a Reimagined Arena
The Halo is a cornerstone of MSE’s $800+ million transformation of Capital One Arena, a project at the heart of broader efforts to revitalise downtown Washington, D.C., in partnership with the District, and showcase the city as a global hub for sports and entertainment. Alongside The Halo, the redesigned arena will introduce a selection of experiences that bring together innovation, hospitality and social connection in the nation’s capital.
This summer, MSE will unveil the full scope of the Capital One Arena transformation, including additional new seating experiences, fan amenities, technology enhancements and hospitality offerings across all levels of the building—ensuring the future arena experience is defined by access, comfort and innovation for everyone.
Additional future offerings will introduce new ways for fans and businesses of all sizes to experience the arena—from intimate, all-inclusive private spaces for groups of 4, 8 or 16 guests, to a fully reimagined club seating experience designed for individual fans seeking elevated comfort, flexibility and access without a traditional suite commitment.
For further information on the arena transformation, visit DistrictMomentum.com for the latest updates, renderings, behind-the-scenes previews, and more.
The world-class project team delivering the new Capital One Arena includes Clark Construction, Gensler and CAA ICON.
About Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment companies 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
Credit: Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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