Home of: The Washington Commanders (NFC East)
Northwest Stadium, located in Summerfield near Landover, Maryland, sits just 2.5 miles east of Washington, D.C., and serves as the home venue for the NFL's Washington Commanders. Opened in 1997 as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium and long known as FedExField, this historic football venue currently holds 64,000 fans.
The venue features five distinct levels, including the Bobby Mitchell Lower Level, the Joe Gibbs Club Level, and the Pete Rozelle Upper Level, alongside 257 suites. Owned and operated by the Commanders—with non-NFL events managed by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment—the stadium hosts action-packed game days, major concert performances, college football clashes like the Prince George's Classic and Army–Navy Game, and international soccer exhibitions featuring legendary global clubs.
While the venue is slated for demolition once the franchise moves to a new stadium at the RFK Campus in 2030, visiting today offers an authentic taste of local professional football culture. Situated off Exit 16 on the Capital Beltway (I-495) and about one mile from the Morgan Boulevard Metro station, Northwest Stadium delivers a lively game-day destination for passionate football fans exploring the nation's capital region.
What to see at Northwest Stadium
- Home field of the NFL's Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland
- Seating levels honoring franchise legends Bobby Mitchell and Joe Gibbs
- Hosts major college football clashes, international soccer, and concerts
- Slated for demolition after the team moves to RFK Campus in 2030
Stadium tours & game day
Plan your arrival carefully by taking Exit 16 off the Capital Beltway (I-495) or walking about one mile from the Morgan Boulevard Metro station on game day.
How long: 3-4 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day (NFL season)
How to get there & what’s nearby
Northwest Stadium is easy to reach on game days and by Washington’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Washington travel guide.
Northwest Stadium in pictures
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