Charles E. Smith Center
Visiting Charles E. Smith Center
Getting there & parking
Public parking garages are available at Science and Engineering Hall (H Street, between 22nd and 23rd streets) and the University Student Center (H Street, between 21st and 22nd streets). Visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for hours and parking rates. Metered street parking is also available, please adhere to posted parking regulations.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating are available in the first row of the upper sideline sections as well as in select Box seating. Sight and hearing impaired seating is available in the lower level. Accessible seating can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or by calling the Ticket Office at 202-994-9849.
Entry & venue rules
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bag policy to enhance the safety of all guests. Only small clutch bags no larger than 5in x 7in x ¾in are permitted. Medical and parenting bags no larger than 16in x 16in x 8in are permitted and are subject to security screening. Charles E. Smith Center does not allow guests to bring in outside food or beverages. For more information on security and the no bag policy, please visit https://gwsports.com/sports/2025/5/30/no-bag-policy.
Children & age policy
Children ages 2 and older require a ticket for admission.
Box office
The Ticket Office is open on non-event days from 9:30 - 5:30 (Monday-Friday); closed on non-event Saturdays and Sundays. On event days the Ticket Office will open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. The ticket office is located at Gate 3 (22nd Street, between F and G streets).
202-994-9849 or contact us via email at [email protected]
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Vern Express Stop — 1 min walk · bus stop
- F St NW at 22nd St NW — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Foggy Bottom–GWU — 4 min walk · subway
- Farragut West — 11 min walk · subway
- Farragut North — 13 min walk · subway
- Georgetown Ferry Landing — 14 min walk · station
Parking nearby
- Car park — 1 min walk
- Public $21/day — 4 min walk
- GWU Hospital — 4 min walk
- Public $24/day — 5 min walk
- Hotel Parking — 5 min walk
- Public — 6 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- &pizza — 1 min walk · fast food
- Hive Bar — 1 min walk · bar
- Point Chaud Café & Crêpes — 1 min walk · cafe
- South Block — 1 min walk · cafe
- Leo's GW Delicatessen — 2 min walk · cafe
- Magic Gourd Restaurant — 2 min walk · restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Towson University Tigers Womens Basketball
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Navy Midshipman Mens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices. This double header opens up the sea...
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Hampton Pirates Mens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Elon Phoenix Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Women's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Harvard University Crimson Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Long Island University Sharks Women's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Ferrum College Panthers Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Temple University Owls Womens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. UMBC Retrievers Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. St. Francis Womens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Duquesne Womens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. LIU Brooklyn Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Loyola Maryland Women's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. American University Eagles Mens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Rider University Women's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Maine Womens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Saint Joseph's Men's Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure Womens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Mens Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Davidson College Lady Wildcats Basketball
The Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.