The Official Sports Capital of the United States Designation Amendment Act of 2025 aims to designate the District of Columbia as the Official Sports Capital of the United States. The bill highlights the District's rich sports culture, home to numerous professional and amateur teams, and its history of hosting significant sporting events. It emphasizes the District's unique status as the nation's capital, its infrastructure, and ongoing investments in sports venues, which collectively enhance its reputation as a premier sports destination. The Council believes that this designation will boost tourism, economic development, and national recognition of the District's sports culture.

To support this designation, the bill amends the Washington Convention Center Authority Act of 1994, requiring the Washington Convention and Sports Authority to develop a comprehensive plan to promote the District as the Official Sports Capital. This plan will include initiatives to attract major sporting events, increase investment in youth sports, and enhance marketing efforts. Additionally, it mandates the allocation of at least $500,000 annually to support the hosting of marquee sports events. The Authority is required to submit this plan to the Council within 120 days of the bill's enactment.