Washington Valor

Washington Valor
Established 2016
Folded 2019
Played in Capital One Arena
in Washington, D.C.
WashingtonValor.com
League/conference affiliations
Arena Football League (20172019)
Current uniform
Team colorsRed, navy blue, silver, white
       
Personnel
Owner(s)Monumental Sports & Entertainment
ChairmanTed Leonsis
PresidentRoger Mody
Head coachBenji McDowell
Team history
  • Washington Valor (2017–2019)
Championships
League championships (1)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (2)
Home arena(s)

The Washington Valor were a professional arena football team based in Washington, D.C. that played in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2017 to 2019. The team's home arena was the Capital One Arena. The Valor were owned by Ted Leonsis through Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

The initial announcement was made in February 2016 of being close to a deal. The official announcement was made on March 10, 2016. The team name "Valor", and colors of red, white, blue and silver were announced in July 2016. The Valor were the first AFL franchise to play in the DC market since the Washington Commandos folded in 1990. The Valor have one Arena Football League title, having defeated fellow Monumental property Baltimore in ArenaBowl XXXI.

Following the 2019 season, the AFL ceased operations.