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About Charles E. Smith Center
The Charles E. Smith Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in Washington, D.C. Opened on November 17, 1975, it is home to the George Washington Revolutionaries men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's swimming, water polo, gymnastics, and volleyball teams. From 2014 to 2018, it was the home of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. Smith Center also became the temporary home of the Washington Mystics as they made a run at a WNBA Championship in 2018. Smith Center is located on the main George Washington campus in Foggy Bottom, on the block bounded by 22nd and 23rd and F and G Streets NW. The arena also has hosted concerts and includes practice courts, a swimming pool, a weight room, and athletic department offices.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Foggy Bottom–GWUMetro station350 m · 6 min walk
- Farragut WestMetro station860 m · 14 min walk
- Farragut NorthMetro station1 km · 17 min walk
- Georgetown Ferry LandingFerry terminal1.1 km · 18 min walk
- Dupont CircleMetro station1.4 km · 23 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Multi-storey car park290 m · 5 min walk
- Public $21/dayCar park330 m · 5 min walk
- GWU HospitalUnderground car park350 m · 6 min walk
- Public $24/dayCar park410 m · 7 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Charles E. Smith Center
Check prices ↗- Hotel HiveHotel90 m · 1 min walk
- State Plaza HotelHotel210 m · 3 min walk
- Residence InnHotel340 m · 5 min walk
- Arc Hotel Washington DCHotel410 m · 7 min walk
- Courtyard Marriott - Foggy BottomHotel440 m · 7 min walk
- Hotel LombardyHotel510 m · 8 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Charles E. Smith Center
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Hive BarBar80 m · 1 min walk
- Point Chaud Café & CrêpesCafé · coffee shop100 m · 2 min walk
- South BlockCafé · juice120 m · 2 min walk
- Leo's GW DelicatessenCafé120 m · 2 min walk
- Magic Gourd RestaurantRestaurant · chinese160 m · 3 min walk
- Garden CafeCafé · american170 m · 3 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop190 m · 3 min walk
- Casey's CoffeeCafé · coffee shop200 m · 3 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Charles E. Smith Center
George Washington Mens Basketball18 dates
George Washington Womens Basketball17 dates
American University Eagles Mens Basketball1 date
Hampton Pirates Mens Basketball1 date
Virginia Commonwealth Mens Basketball1 date
Dayton Flyers Basketball1 date
George Mason University Patriots Mens Basketball1 date- Georgetown Hoyas Women's Basketball1 date
UMBC Retrievers Men's Basketball1 date
George Mason University Patriots Womens Basketball1 date
Elon Phoenix Men's Basketball1 date
Saint Louis Billiken Mens Basketball1 date
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Charles E. Smith Center: FAQs
What's on at Charles E. Smith Center?
Charles E. Smith Center has 36 upcoming events. Next up: George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Navy Midshipman Mens Basketball on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Where is Charles E. Smith Center?
Charles E. Smith Center is located at 600 22nd St. NW , Washington, DC, 20052.
How big is Charles E. Smith Center?
Charles E. Smith Center has a capacity of around 5,000.
Is there parking at Charles E. Smith Center?
Public parking garages are available at Science and Engineering Hall (H Street, between 22nd and 23rd streets) and the University Student Center (H Street, between 21st and 22nd streets). Visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for hours and parking rates. Metered street parking is also available, please adhere to posted parking regulations.
Does Charles E. Smith Center have accessible seating?
Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating are available in the first row of the upper sideline sections as well as in select Box seating. Sight and hearing impaired seating is available in the lower level. Accessible seating can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or by calling the Ticket Office at 202-994-9849.
When is the Charles E. Smith Center box office open?
The Ticket Office is open on non-event days from 9:30 - 5:30 (Monday-Friday); closed on non-event Saturdays and Sundays. On event days the Ticket Office will open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. The ticket office is located at Gate 3 (22nd Street, between F and G streets).
What is the nearest station to Charles E. Smith Center?
The nearest station is Foggy Bottom–GWU (Metro station), about 350 m from Charles E. Smith Center.
Which hotels are closest to Charles E. Smith Center?
The closest places to stay are Hotel Hive (90 m), State Plaza Hotel (210 m), and Residence Inn (340 m).
When did Charles E. Smith Center open?
Charles E. Smith Center opened in 1975.
Which teams or companies are based at Charles E. Smith Center?
Charles E. Smith Center is the home of George Washington Revolutionaries women's basketball and George Washington Revolutionaries men's basketball.