Aramark Venue Fee Settlement: Capital One Arena Fans May Claim Cash

At issue is a 3% "venue fee" Aramark added to food, drink, and other concession purchases at Capital One Arena. A lawsuit alleges Aramark tacked on this fee without proper disclosure, violating the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Aramark denies any wrongdoing, fault, or liability.

Rather than continue litigating, both sides reached a settlement in 2026 to avoid further cost and risk. The Court has not ruled on the merits of either side's position, and the deal still requires final court approval. A hearing to decide whether to approve it is scheduled for January 15, 2027. No payments will go out unless and until the Court signs off.

You may be part of the Settlement Class if you purchased food, beverages, or other items from Aramark at Capital One Arena and paid the 3% venue fee anytime between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.

A claim must be filed to receive payment, doing nothing means no money, though you'd still be bound by the settlement terms. Claims can be submitted online using a Settlement Claim ID.

Payouts are calculated on a "pro rata" basis, meaning there's no set amount per claimant. Aramark is contributing $4,500,000 to the settlement fund. Once court-approved fees, costs, and a possible award to the lead plaintiff are deducted, the remaining Net Settlement Fund is divided proportionally among everyone who submits a valid claim, so the per-person payment shrinks as more people file. No specific minimum, maximum, or estimated individual amount is listed.

No receipts or other proof of purchase are needed to file this pro rata claim.

To file online, you'll need your Settlement Claim ID; if you don't have it, the claims website offers a "Help Me Locate My Settlement Claim ID" tool. The Administrator may request additional information if needed to process a claim.