While the Washington Wizards may not be competing for an NBA title any time soon, they are certainly trying their best to get fans in seats to watch a rebuilding franchise with the release of their unique promotional and theme night schedule.
For the first time, the Wizards will hold the very creative Hoops and Hounds night on Jan. 5, inviting fans and their dogs to watch the Wizards vs. New Orleans matchup.
Pups in the Park has been a staple at Nationals baseball games for many summers, but that is an outdoor facility and of course the Wizards play indoors. Hopefully a dog waste dispenser comes with a ticket!
On opening night, the Wizards will give out “For the District” t-shirts to all fans that attend the Oct. 24 game at Capital One Arena. The Wizards will also host a variety of theme nights, including Harry Potter Night on April 3, with the first 5,000 fans winning a Wizards Harry Potter-inspired scarf. The first 10,000 fans will also be treated to a Space Jam: Corey Kispert bobblehead giveaway on Jan. 1. Fans will also be able to take home a French-themed Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr double bobblehead on Feb. 10.
Additional ticket packages including a unique gift with purchase and giveaways are listed here:
- Oct. 24 — For the District t-shirt (all fans)
- Nov. 17 — A bucket hat for Military Appreciation Night presented by Leidos (with ticket package purchase)
- Nov. 22 — NBA Cup Rally towel (all fans)
- Nov. 26 — Player Designated Hat Series: Alex Sarr (first 10,000 fans)
- Dec. 5 — City Edition t-shirt (first 10,000 fans)
- Dec. 19 — Quilted bucket hat (first 10,000 fans)
- Dec. 30 — Player Designated Hat Series: Jordan Poole (first 10,000 fans)
- Jan. 1 — Space Jam: Corey Kispert bobblehead (first 10,000 fans)
- Jan. 5 — Backpack (first 5,000 fans)
- Jan. 7 — Player Designated Hat Series: Bilal Coulibaly (first 10,000 fans)
- Jan. 12 — Reversible pinnie for Basketball Day in the DMV (with ticket package purchase)
- Jan. 29 — A tumbler from Capital One Bank (first 10,000 fans)
- Feb. 8 — Reversible bucket hat for HBCU & D9 Night presented by Stackwell Capital (with ticket package purchase)
- Feb. 10 — Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr double bobblehead (first 10,000 fans)
- Feb. 24 — Reversible baseball jersey (first 10,000 fans)
- March 5 — G-Wiz bobblehead from Capital One Bank (first 10,000 fans)
- March 27 — Belt bag for Pride Night presented by Giant (with ticket package purchase)
- March 29 — Cherry blossom button down shirt for Cherry Blossom Night (with ticket package purchase)
- March 31 — A reversible bucket hat for Noche Wizards presented by Michelob ULTRA (with ticket package purchase) and beach bag (first 10,000 fans)
- April 2 — A sneaker bag for Sneaker Night presented by Hennessy (with ticket package purchase)
- April 3 — Harry Potter scarf (first 5,000 fans)
- April 9 — Fan appreciation t-shirt (all fans)
The popular Friday Night Concert Series will return for the ninth season and feature Grammy Award-winning artist T.I. More artists and details will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about the schedule, head to the MLB website. If you want information on tickets, go to the Nationals’ ticket finder website.
Check out renderings of some of the collectibles below:
