Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), an integrated US sports and entertainment company, has announced an expanded partnership with DXC Technology, a Fortune 500 global technology services provider.
As an official global partner, DXC’s expertise in digital transformation will help enhance the experience for MSE’s millions of fans. DXC will bring technology innovation to support MSE’s vision for the iconic new Capital One Arena, part of the $800+ million entertainment district transformation in downtown Washington, D.C.
The multi-year collaboration will span across the entire MSE enterprise, including the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT). MSE will leverage DXC’s expertise in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and AI to deliver smarter connected experiences to millions of fans around the world.
“Our expanded partnership with DXC aligns perfectly with our vision for the new arena, leveraging their technological prowess to enhance the experience for our fans, partners, and more. Together, we are setting the stage for a dynamic hub in downtown D.C. and DXC’s technology and industry expertise will help us redefine how we experience sports, entertainment, and business in the heart of our nation’s capital,” said MSE president of Business Operations and chief commercial officer Jim Van Stone. “As we embark on the transformative process of creating a brand-new arena and surrounding entertainment district, we are not just reshaping a physical space, we are creating a vibrant ecosystem where businesses can connect, collaborate, and engage with audiences on a global scale.”
“Together, DXC and MSE are driving the next era of innovation in sports, entertainment, and business,” said DXC SVP and chief marketing officer Kaveri Camire. “As a trusted partner to many of the world’s most innovative brands, DXC brings deep industry expertise and engineering excellence to help customers innovate for the future. We’re proud to collaborate with MSE and reimagine Capital One Arena to create smarter, more immersive fan experiences that set a new standard in business and sports.”
DXC will join MSE as the presenting partner of MNMT’s newest original show, Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry, covering the rapidly evolving business of sports and innovation. DXC was the first partner to leverage the award-winning MNMT studios to create dynamic internal and external content, reaching its 120,000 employees worldwide, as well as customers and partners.
Wednesday’s announcement comes as construction is underway on the brand-new arena. MSE is taking a 360-degree approach to planning a high-tech, high-touch building that will serve millions of annual visitors for the next 25 years and set a new standard for fan experience and technological innovation.