D.C. emergency act required permission to enter two arena playing areas

The emergency act barred people from entering Downtown or Southeast Arena's playing area without express permission. The rule covered the area within the seats at Downtown Arena, 601 F Street NW, and Southeast Arena, 1100 Oak Drive SE. At Downtown Arena, the operator or its authorized agents could grant permission. At Southeast Arena, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, the lessee or operator, or their authorized agents could grant permission. The entry rule applied at all times while the emergency act was in force, starting after mayoral approval on June 24, 2026, for no longer than 90 days.