Find out about the Washington Capitals' ownership group, history, and year founded.
The Washington Capitals are another household franchise in the NHL and are based in Washington, D.C.
Who owns the Washington Capitals?
The Washington Capitals is owned by Ted Leonsis through the holding company Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
Washington Capitals ownership group
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is a sports and entertainment company that is involved in the ownership and operation of sports franchises and venues.
MSE currently owns and operates the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association, (WNBA), the Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League), and the NBA 2K League team Wizards District Gaming.
MSE also owns Monumental Sports Network, EagleBank Arena and the Capital One Arena.
Ted Leonsis
Theodore John Leonsis is an American businessman. He is famously known for his role as senior executive with America Online (AOL). He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
Washington Capitals ownership history
The Washington Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion franchise of the National Hockey League. It was originally owned by Abe Pollin. The team joined the NHL as an expansion team for the 1974–75 season.
Pollin sold the Washington Capitals National Hockey League franchise in 1999 to Ted Leonsis.
Which year were the Washington Capitals founded?
The Washington Capitals National Hockey League franchise was founded in 1974.