Aramark’s 2026–27 suite menu, offered for Georgetown games too, marks nine dishes gluten-friendly or gluten-free for suite and loge guests who order ahead.
Celiac? Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact.
The arena has a strict no bag policy: bags, backpacks and purses are not allowed inside.
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Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?
Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact. Researched October 31, 2026 · glutenfreestadiumfood.com/college-basketball/arenas/capital-one-arena/
Aramark suite cateringSuites and loge boxes; pre-orderSeafood Tower · Seasonal Fruit & Berry Display +7 more9
Suite access required
Listed: 2026–27 suite menu
Seafood Tower
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Seasonal Fruit & Berry Display
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Garden Crudité
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Bottomless Popcorn
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Tortilla Chips
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Truffle Parmesan “Smashed” Potato Fries
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
Check before ordering: Marked ‘Gluten Friendly’ on the 2026–27 suite menu. Serves 8, with garlic aioli. Ask whether they share a fryer with breaded food. Suite and loge pre-orders only. ‘Gluten Friendly’ is the caterer’s word and the menu gives no handling note, so ask suite catering how it is prepared and about cross-contact before you order.
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Amish Chicken
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Miso Glazed Sea Bass
Venue label: Gluten Friendly
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Heirloom Tomato & Ciliegine Salad
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Ask about, not confirmed:Rita's Italian Ice (flavor unconfirmed)
Rita's Italian Ice · 100 level, sections 108 and 120
Listed for Wizards and Capitals events; college game availability is not stated, and no arena source names the Rita's flavors sold or labels any of them gluten-free.
Listed: 2026 concession map
The arena's 2026 100-level concourse map lists Rita's Italian Ice at sections 108 and 120. Rita's 2026 allergen chart shows no wheat or gluten marks for its Italian Ice flavors, and some Cream Ice flavors contain wheat. The arena does not name the flavors it sells or say which stands open for Georgetown games. Ask staff to confirm the product, ingredients and handling before ordering.
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Ask about, not confirmed:Joia Burger with gluten-free bun (arena availability unconfirmed)
Joia Burger · 100 level, section 105
Fan reports cover the restaurant's own locations; no arena source lists a gluten-free bun at the section 105 stand, and college game availability is not stated.
Listed: 2026 concession map · Gluten-free bun reported at the restaurant, not the arena stand
Joia Burger is new at the arena for 2026–27 and appears at section 105 on the arena's 2026 concourse map. Diners report gluten-free buns at its neighborhood restaurant, but the arena does not list them, and it does not say whether the stand opens for Georgetown games. Ask the stand whether a gluten-free bun is stocked and how it is toasted.
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Ask about, not confirmed:Burger without bun
100 level, section 116
Fan report only; the arena does not label any burger gluten-free, and college game availability is not stated.
Fan report; not labeled gluten-free by the arena
A Find Me Gluten Free reviewer said a burger could be ordered without a bun at section 116, where the arena's 2026 map shows District Grill. The same listing notes a shared fryer and mixed reports from other fans. The report is not about a Georgetown game. Ask staff about the grill and toppings.
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Ask about, not confirmed:Sushi Platter
Aramark suite catering
The Gluten Friendly mark conflicts with the soy sauce the menu lists; regular soy sauce contains wheat.
Suite access · Listed: 2026–27 suite menu · Venue label: Gluten Friendly
The 2026–27 suite menu marks this ‘Gluten Friendly’ but serves it with soy sauce, which usually contains wheat. Ask suite catering whether it can be made without it before you order.
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Ask about, not confirmed:Cauliflower Steaks
Aramark suite catering
The Gluten Friendly mark conflicts with the hoisin sauce the menu lists; hoisin usually contains wheat.
Suite access · Listed: 2026–27 suite menu · Venue label: Gluten Friendly
The 2026–27 suite menu marks this ‘Gluten Friendly’ but lists hoisin sauce, which usually contains wheat. Ask suite catering whether it can be made without it before you order.
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Capital One Arena concessions and map
These pages from the venue or team show its food, not just gluten-free choices. Check the label at the stand.
Is there gluten-free food at Capital One Arena for Georgetown Hoyas games?
Only on suite, club or other limited-access menus so far. This guide lists 9 GF-listed options at 1 food location, suite menu only. This season's menus also name food to ask about at the regular stands.
Can I bring gluten-free food into Capital One Arena?
Generally not. The venue bans outside food in general and says to contact it about a dietary need. Ask before the game. The venue’s rule and who to ask
Gluten-free near Capital One Arena , 5 restaurants
Gluten-free near Capital One Arena
For a meal before or after. Each restaurant's own menu marks gluten-free food. Ask each restaurant about shared fryers and cross-contact. Distances are straight-line from the venue. Checked October 10, 2026.
Clyde's Gallery Place
Bar & grill · 0.1 mi
Menu marks dishes "gluten free"; gluten-free bread available
The menu marks many dishes "gluten free" and says gluten-free bread is available for its burgers at an added charge.
The arena does not allow outside food and beverages for any games, concerts or events, and allows one empty plastic water bottle per person. Its outside-food rule tells guests with special dietary restrictions to email Guest Relations before their visit for assistance; it does not say whether outside food will be approved.
Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Ask staff at the gate when you arrive.
The arena has a strict no bag policy: bags, backpacks and purses are not allowed inside.
Wallet-size clutches no larger than 4" x 6" are allowed and go through security screening.
The prohibited items list may change for specific events.
Medical and diaper bags: Medical bags and parenting bags no larger than 14" x 14" x 6" are permitted and subject to security screening. Use the entrance at the corner of 6th and F Street.
Food and drinks: Outside food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) are not allowed for any games, concerts or events. Guests may bring one empty plastic water bottle per person. Guests with special dietary restrictions may contact the Guest Relations department before their visit for assistance. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Capital One Arena?
Carry-in facts
From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Backpack
Not allowed
“Bags, backpacks and purses will not be permitted inside the Arena.”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. Screened at entry.
“Wallet-size clutches no larger than 4” x 6”, medical bags and parenting bags no larger than 14” x 14” x 6” will be permitted and subject to security screening.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. Screened at entry.
“Wallet-size clutches no larger than 4” x 6”, medical bags and parenting bags no larger than 14” x 14” x 6” will be permitted and subject to security screening.”
Food from home
Not allowed
“Fans and patrons are not allowed to bring in outside food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for any games, concerts or events.”
Food for a medical need
Read the line
“Guests with special dietary restrictions may contact the Guest Relations department via”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
“Fans and patrons are not allowed to bring in outside food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for any games, concerts or events.”
Empty reusable bottle
Allowed if… One empty plastic bottle per person.
“Guests may bring in one empty plastic water bottle per person for their personal use.”
Applies to: all events at Capital One Arena. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Rules can change, so check the venue’s page before you go.
In a suite or loge box, order the marked dishes ahead through suite catering and ask how they are prepared.
Email COAguestrelations@monumentalsports.com before game day to ask what can be prepared without gluten.
Rita's Italian Ice and Joia Burger are on the arena's concourse map, but the arena names no gluten-free flavor or bun; college game availability is not stated.
Concession spaces are changing during renovation, so check the current concourse map. The arena is cashless.
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About this guide
Researched October 31, 2026 from venue, team, and food-provider menus. Menus change by event, so check at the stand.
No fan reports on this guide yet. Use Report next to an item; reports appear on this guide after review.
GF-listed food is labeled gluten-free or gluten-friendly by the venue, team, or food provider. Food to ask about still needs a check of its label, availability, and ticket access.
