OWNER

Washington Wizards Basketball

CONFERENCE

Eastern

VENUE(S)

Capital One Arena

DESIGNERS

Gensler
Shield Lockers

MANUFACTURER

Shield Lockers

COMPLETION DATE

2025

FEATURES/SCOPE

22 Solid surface basketball lockers
26 Solid surface hockey lockers
257 Solid surface auxiliary lockers

PLAYER LOCKER SIZE

48″ W x 27" D x 90″ H

BRINGING SOLID SURFACE LOCKERS TO THE WIZARDS

Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals, underwent a major, multi-phase modernization led by Monumental Sports & Entertainment with Gensler as design architect, alongside Clark Construction and CAA ICON. The $800M+ renovation goes far beyond cosmetic updates, targeting improved fan circulation and concourses, expanded food-and-beverage and seating options, new premium clubs and social decks, and substantial behind-the-scenes upgrades for athletes - including modern training, recovery, and team facilities. When Shield was offered the opportunity to manufacture the player lockers for both the Wizards and the Capitals, as well as the auxiliary lockers throughout the facility, our response was a resounding hell yes.

Shield worked collaboratively with the Wizards and Gensler to deliver 22 lockers truly unique to the needs of Wizards Basketball. The locker design features a solid surface build and laminate back.

Additional features include:

• Wood veneer doors and drawer faces
• Frosted acrylic nameplate
• Custom-stitched, cushioned jersey display doors
• Locking drawer with digital lock
• Sensor-driven feature lighting
• Integrated power + USB
• Inductive charger
• Felt-lined jewelry tray

In total, over 300 lockers found their new home at Capital One Arena, giving the Pirates a competitive edge for training and recruitment.