A new United Airlines lounge will soon be available to consumers. The lounge won’t be located at an airport, but rather a sports venue.
The new lounge could certainly help increase the venue’s revenue during sports games, and in turn, would give local fans a brand-new VIP option at the venue, especially if they also happen to fly with United.
Game On for United
United Airlines and Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) have unveiled plans to open a United Globe Lounge and United Globe Club. The new lounge space will be at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. The space will be available to a select number of customers during Wizards games, Capitals games, and other events.
The new lounge and club are part of a $800 million renovation project taking place at Capital One Arena. The spaces are expected to officially open in the fall of 2025.
To gain access to these new spaces, United MileagePlus members can exchange points for certain game ticket packages. If you don’t have a United MileagePlus account, you can register for free here.
The new spaces combined will offer a total of 24,000 square feet across at least two stories.
United Airlines Lounge and Club Explained
The United Globe Club offers a multi-level space that provides access to multiple dining and bar spaces. Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served. Each event can serve up to 800 guests, and those who purchase VIP tickets can obtain access.
The United Globe Lounge is exclusive to customers that purchase or obtain Wizards or Capitals front-row seats. The Lounge gives customers exclusive access to dining and bar areas with a more luxurious and private atmosphere compared to the Club space. Each event will only serve 150 guests.
MSE President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer Jim Van Stone had these comments in the recent press release:
“The United Globe Club and Lounge will provide our fans with an exclusive, dynamic environment where they can enjoy our world-class events with luxurious amenities, all just steps away from the court, rink, or stage.”
United Airlines Managing Director of Global Sponsorships Jennifer Entenman also added her thoughts during the announcement:
“As Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s official global airline partner, together we set out to reimagine an enhanced in-arena experience, and we’re thrilled to create not one but two unique and unparalleled premium destinations for fans, with more excitement to come.”
Upgrades to the Club and Lounge spaces will be made into 2026. An exclusive entrance from outside right into the entrance lobby is currently in the works so that qualified ticket package holders won’t need to use one of the main entrances to the venue.
The press release also mentions the construction of a new concourse at United’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport. The new space is scheduled to also open in 2026.
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