The World Squash Federation (WSF) Men's World Team Championship is scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C. for the first time in its 50-year history from December 14 through 21 this year at D.C.'s premier squash facility, Squash On Fire.
Events D.C., Washington, D.C.’s official convention and sports authority, is launching an esports pop-up bar called “Levels Unlocked: House of D.C. Heroes” at SXSW.
Professional ice hockey team the Washington Capitals has announced initiatives including a mobile museum and "Black History in Hockey" theme night in honor of the Black History Month.
After negotiations with the city over a budget change, about $3 million will be raised by the non-profit board, Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, in order to ensure the future of Fort Dupont Ice Arena which is D.C.’s only indoor ice rink used by over 3,000 kids for skating practice.
The D.C. Council has given approval to the sports betting bill in a final vote on Tuesday. The capital will become the first place in the region to allow betting on professional sports teams.
Washington, D.C. will soon have its own professional rugby team which has been named Old Glory D.C. Rugby Club. The D.C. team will join the newly formed Major League Rugby in 2020.