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Washington Mystics move game against Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena

The Washington Mystics are moving their June 7 game against Indiana Fever and star point guard Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena after receiving what the team described as an “unprecedented demand” for tickets. The move would allow for additional fans in the stands as the downtown D.C. arena, which is also owned by Monumental Sports, seats 20,000 ticket holders. The Mystics normally play at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast D.C., which seats 4,200 people.

In a statement, the team said existing season ticket and plan holders will have their seats relocated to similar locations inside Capital One Arena. Those who already purchased signal-game tickets will be contacted to select their seats for the game. Tickets will be available for the general public starting on April 23 at 10 a.m. “Demand this season has really been unprecedented,” Alycen McAuley, the chief business officer for the Mystics, told WTOP on Wednesday. “The interest, especially after Monday night’s draft, has really been extraordinary.” Tipoff will remain at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled, and it will be broadcast on ION. WTOP’s John Domen contributed to this story. 

As DC develops Capital One Arena traffic plan, residents worry it will be ‘complete havoc’

As D.C.'s Department of Transportation is working on a plan for managing traffic and parking around Capital One Arena, some community members are expressing concerns about possible restrictions that could be included in it. The agency is putting together a Transportation Operations and Parking Plan, which will be used to make sure people can go to and from home, work or events quickly and safely. It'll aim to minimize the impact of restrictions on residents and businesses, organize pick up and drop-offs involving taxis and ride-share vehicles, and encourage the use of public transportation, such as Metrorail or Metrobus, according to a transportation plan shared during a community meeting this week.
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