Arena Safety Conformity Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

New playing-area entry limits at two arenas

The law bans entry onto any part of the playing surface at two Washington, D.C., arenas without express permission. These are the Downtown Arena at 601 F Street, N.W., and Southeast Arena at 1100 Oak Drive, S.E. Downtown permission must come from the arena operator or its authorized agents. Southeast permission must come from the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, the arena's lessee or operator, or their authorized agents. Across covered venues, the playing surface includes the area enclosed by seating, as seating arrangements change. The emergency law takes effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override and lasts no longer than 90 days. No specific start or end date is provided.