Stadia
University of Maryland
College Park, Md., 20742
301-314-7095
Web site: umterps.ocsn.com/facilities/md-byrd-stadium-football.html
Byrd Stadium, at the northern end of the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park, is home to the Terrapins' football and men's lacrosse teams. Opened in 1950, the stadium has undergone several renovations, which have added bathrooms, bleachers, a press box and a large upper deck. The stadium seats more than 51,500.
University of Maryland
College Park, Md., 20742
301-314-7126
Web site: umterps.ocsn.com/facilities/md-comcast-center.html
The Comcast Center, opened in 2002, is home to Maryland's championship-winning men's basketball team. It has a seating capacity of 17,950 for basketball and special university and community events. It also is the site of an annual Midnight Madness celebration. The center houses the Maryland athletics administration offices and the Academic Support Center.
Racetrack Road and Route 198
Laurel, Md., 20724
301-725-0400 410-792-7775
Web site: www.laurelpark.com
A horse racing track.
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, Va., 22030
703-993-3000
Web site: www.patriotcenter.com
The 10,000-seat arena hosts GMU basketball games, commencement ceremonies, performances and special events.
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, Va., 22030
703-993-3000
Web site: www.patriotcenter.com
The 10,000-seat arena hosts GMU basketball games, commencement ceremonies, performances and special events.
14900 Pennsylvania Ave.
Upper Marlboro, Md., 20772
301-952-7999 TTY: 301.952-7998
Email: showpl@erols.com
Web site: www.showplacearena.com
This public facility is the site of many events, including concerts, trade shows, sports tournaments and equestrian programs.
601 F St. NW
Washington, D.C., 20004
202-628-3200
Web site: www.verizoncenter.com
Home of the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards, the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals, the Women's National Basketball Association's Washington Mystics and college basketball's Georgetown Hoyas. Hosts other sporting events, concerts and family shows.
