What to do and see in Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC): The Best Sporting Events

With an intimate stadium, music between points, cheerleaders, and mascots both tall and round, the Washington Kastles offer a high-energy experience unlike any tennis tournament in the world. In nine short seasons, the Kastles have quickly rewritten the record books of Mylan World TeamTennis. Our roster of players changes annually but we are happy to include professionals like Venus Williams, Martina Hingis, Nick Kyrgios, the Bryan Brothers and Frances Tiafoe among our most recent 2017 season.

The Citi Open brings together some of tennis' brightest stars to compete on the courts. As one of the first professional open tournaments for tennis, its long and illustrious history always draws a big crowd, filling most of the court's 7,500 seats at matches. Taking place in the summer, it also offers visitors the rare luxury of air-conditioned courtside suites. The Open itself is responsible for being on the cutting edge of the sport, helping to popularize everything from instant replay technology being used for tennis, to the colour of the courts-- so there's always something new to see! The Citi Open is nestled into DC's beautiful Rock Creek Park, a scenic natural location.

The Washington Auto Show is a 10-day public show held annually at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre. Taking place every winter, it's one of the most popular automotive events on the east coast, and the largest show of its kind in DC. It aims to introduce the latest achievements and advancements in motor technology, while displaying futuristic cars with cutting-edge looks alongside an impressive collection of historic vehicles. The Auto Show features over 700 models of car from over 40 manufactures. Industry insiders are present to give talks, there is a Family Fun Zone to engage children in the event, as well as VIP tours, live car painting, and a beer garden to entice adults. VIP tours are also available, for strict auto lovers.

The Military Bowl, taking place in December at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, pits the Atlantic Coast Conference against the American Athletic Conference, in an exciting day of football. Daring athletes take to the frosty pitch in support of the US Armed Forces and their families, with ticket and concession sales going towards the cause. A number of military personnel and their families are invited out for complimentary seats, giving the event a family focus and a unique and welcoming air pride and patriotism. More than just a football game, the day aims at creating a positive dialogue and experience between military, the country, and its visitors. A bright and bubbly parade for kids is held in its honour, and a serviceman does the coin toss to start off the game.