WASHINGTON — With the Washington Capitals up 2 games to 1 in the Stanley Cup Final, D.C. is going to be “rocking the red” with viewing parties and some Metro entrances now open later than usual as the Caps battle the Las Vegas Golden Knights at home Monday at 8 p.m.
Fall Out Boy concert
At 6 p.m., Fall Out Boy will perform live outside the Capital One Arena on the corner of G and 8th streets. They will be playing on the steps of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
The Stanley Cup Final concert is presented by Hulu and will go on rain or shine. It is open to the public and no tickets are required to attend.
Portions of the concert will air during the live game broadcast on NBC.
Viewing screens to watch the game
Fans that are not attending the game can watch the Caps take on the Golden Knights on television screens set up on the street outside Capital One Arena.
There will be a big board set up to watch the game from 8th Street NW and G Street NW above McDonald’s plus additional screens on the street.
Outdoor watch party in Farragut Square
There will be an outdoor watch party for Caps fans in Farragut Square Monday night. The event is being hosted by the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District and the National Park Service in collaboration with the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment and the National Hockey League.
At 17th and K streets, Farragut Square is located between the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations. Those headed to the watch party are asked to bring blankets to sit on or low folding chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, an update to the party will be posted on the Golden Triangle website on Monday afternoon.
Outdoor watch party at The Wharf
The Wharf is hosting a free viewing party on a large screen located at Maine Avenue and Pearl Street. To keep the celebrate going strong, The Wharf will be lighting up the Case Bridge in Capitals colors.
The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and fans can purchase food and beverages from the restaurants along Pearl Street for the event.
Weather tonight
After a rainy weekend, skies will finally begin to clear out Monday with winds increasing as a cold front moves through, according to NBC4 meteorologist Sheena Parveen. Winds will be near 20-25 mph with temperatures in the upper 50s.
Metro staying open late
Metro will stay open for an additional hour beyond its normal 11:30 p.m. closing time Monday night. Xfinity is sponsoring the extra Metro time for riders to get home after the game.
The extended late-night service on Monday will include Farragut West and Farragut North to accommodate the Golden Triangle watch party.
After 11:30 p.m., fans attending the game at Capital One Arena can enter the Metro at Gallery Place, Metro Center (11th and G Street entrance only), or Judiciary Square (F Street entrance only).
Street closures
The roads surrounding the Capital One Arena will be closed for the game on Monday night.
Closures of the these roads will take place at the following times on Monday:
- G Street from 7th Street – 9th Street, NW (noon – midnight)
- 8th Street from G Street to H Street, NW (noon – midnight)
- F Street from 7th Street – 9th Street, NW (3:30 p.m. – midnight)
- 8th Street from E Street to F Street, NW (3:30 p.m. – midnight)
- 7th Street from E Street to H Street, NW (3:30 p.m. – midnight)
The following roads are closed until approximately 3 p.m. on June 11:
- F Street, NW from 5th Street to 7th Street, NW.
- 6th Street, NW from E Street to H Street, NW (accessible only to local residents and monthly parking pass holders).
- G Street, NW between 5th Street and 6th Street (accessible only to local residents and monthly parking pass holders).
Parking restrictions
There will be no parking available on the following roads on Monday from 6 a.m. to midnight:
- No parking on G Street, NW between 7th Street and 9th Street.
- No parking on F Street, NW between 7th Street and 9th Street.
There will be no parking available on the following roads on Monday from 4 p.m. until four hours after the game ends:
- Pennsylvania Avenue to the south, I Street, NW to the north, 3rd Street to the east, and 9th Street to the west.
