The organization that owns the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and more is expanding its entertainment footprint with an esports venue next door to its arena.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced plans to open a 14K SF venue called District E Powered by Ticketmaster, at Gallery Place in Chinatown, next to Capital One Arena.
District E is set to include public-facing amenities like an esports competition studio and an Aramark-operated restaurant and bar, as well as a private practice facility dubbed the MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio.
MSE, controlled by Ted Leonsis, has a stake in esports ownership group aXiomatic, international esports giant Team Liquid and other esports companies, in addition to fielding esports teams affiliated with the Wizards and Capitals.
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