The Washington Mystics have finished their 2026 WNBA season with a 28-16 record after what was supposed to be a long term rebuild with a young roster. Instead, the young roster was rocket fuel toward what should be a long…
Writer Albert Lee questions whether the Washington Mystics should permanently move back to Capital One Arena following an impressive 28-16 finish to their 2026 WNBA season. Despite expectations of a lengthy rebuild, the team exceeded projections and emerged as a potential long-term contender.
The Mystics currently play at CareFirst Arena, which holds 4,200 seats and is now the smallest venue in the league. While the Atlanta Dream successfully transitioned to a larger arena full time, Lee notes that a D.C. government lease currently binds Washington to CareFirst Arena through 2037.
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