Under the proposal, the city, which already owns the land under the arena, would buy the building for $87.5 million.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a new bill to the D.C. Council to transfer ownership of Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards, to the city, WTOP has learned.

Six months since a deal was struck to keep the Capitals and Wizards in D.C., the modernization of Capital One Arena is now set to advance, with the city purchasing the venue and funding upgrades. Why it matters: The renovation will keep the teams in the District through at least 2050 and inject hope into downtown Washington as it continues to recover from the pandemic.