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In a move that’s sure to make sports fans in Virginia jump for joy, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Monumental Sports are teaming up to make a massive $2 billion sports arena and entertainment district a reality in the Potomac Yard neighborhood of Alexandria. Say goodbye to the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards’ current digs in Chinatown, because they’ll be crossing the Potomac River to play in this shiny new facility if all goes according to plan.
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The press conference to announce this game-changing project is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. EST. According to the ambitious plan, this arena will not only provide a home for the NHL and NBA teams but will also serve as a technology and entertainment hub, making it an unparalleled development in the world. Governor Youngkin himself called it a “once-in-a-generation and historic development” that will bring a boom of jobs and prosperity to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The governor’s vision has set the stage for a new era of sports and entertainment, which will undoubtedly make the naysayers green with envy. And with potential for the creation of over 30,000 jobs and the establishment of a new corporate headquarters, it’s a groundbreaking move that’s sure to be a game-changer for Virginians. However, the proposal still needs the nod from the state legislature to move forward. If given the green light, construction is set to kick off in 2025, with the arena aiming to open its doors to the public in 2028.
