D.C. Armory

D.C. Armory
Interactive map of D.C. Armory
Address2001 East Capitol Street SE
LocationWashington, D.C.
Coordinates38°53′19″N 76°58′32″W / 38.8885°N 76.9755°W / 38.8885; -76.9755
OwnerUnited States
OperatorMilitary – District of Columbia National Guard
Nonmilitary – Events DC
Capacity10,000
Construction
Opened1941
Tenants
Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA) (1947–1949)
Washington Diplomats (NASL) (1978)
D.C. Armor (AIFA) (2009)
DC Rollergirls (WFTDA) (2008–present)

The D.C. Armory is a mixed armory and 10,000-seat arena in Washington, D.C. Managed by the Events DC, the Armory opened in 1941, as the headquarters, armory, and training facility for the District of Columbia National Guard. In 1994, it become a venue for a broad range of sports and public events. The Armory is adjacent to Stadium–Armory station and the RFK Stadium campus and future site of New Commanders Stadium.