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Visiting Charles E. Smith Center: what to know before you go

600 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States

Charles E. Smith Center is a arena in Washington, open since 1975, with room for about 5,000 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Wednesday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 11 dates.

Charles E. Smith Center

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
5,000
Opened
1975
Address
600 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States
Upcoming events
36
Busiest days
Saturday, Wednesday

Charles E. Smith Center, month by month

  • November 202611 dates, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Navy Midshipman Mens Basketball, George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Temple University Owls Womens Basketball and George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Hampton Pirates Mens Basketball
  • December 20267 dates, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Basketball, George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Duquesne Womens Basketball and George Washington Mens Basketball vs. LIU Brooklyn Men's Basketball
  • January 20279 dates, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Saint Joseph's Men's Basketball, George Washington Womens Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure Womens Basketball and George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Mens Basketball
  • February 20278 dates, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Duquesne University Mens Basketball, George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Saint Joseph's Women's Basketball and George Washington Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Mens Basketball
  • March 20271 date, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Loyola Ramblers Mens Basketball

Coming evenings with more than one show: Monday, November 2 and Saturday, February 13.

Arriving by public transport

  • Foggy Bottom–GWU stationTrain340 m
    4 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 200 m from the venue.

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Charles E. Smith Center: practical questions

How many people fit in Charles E. Smith Center?

Charles E. Smith Center has a capacity of about 5,000; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Charles E. Smith Center open?

Charles E. Smith Center opened in 1975.

What is the nearest stop to Charles E. Smith Center?

Foggy Bottom–GWU station (Train), 340 m away – about 4 min on foot.

Can I park near Charles E. Smith Center?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 200 m away.

Which month has the most events at Charles E. Smith Center?

November 2026, with 11 dates, including George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Navy Midshipman Mens Basketball and George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Temple University Owls Womens Basketball.

Which other venues are close to Charles E. Smith Center?

Warner Theatre (1.7 km), DAR Constitution Hall (830 m), Lisner Auditorium (260 m) and The National Theatre (1.6 km).

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