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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Northwest Stadium fills early.
Getting there
Northwest Stadium sits in Landover, Maryland, about 10 miles east of downtown Washington, DC, off I-95/495 (the Capital Beltway) at Arena Drive. WMATA's Metro Blue and Silver Lines stop at Morgan Boulevard station, about a 15-minute walk from the stadium and the canonical transit approach for Commanders home games. The Largo Town Center station on the same lines is a similar walk on the opposite side of the stadium. Driving from DC uses I-295 to I-495, from Baltimore uses I-95 south to I-495 west; team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the stadium, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Arena Drive. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Commanders' official site before going — the NFL's clear-bag policy applies.
The neighborhood
The stadium sits in a working suburban area in Prince George's County — surface parking lots dominate the immediate surroundings rather than a pre-game restaurant district. The lots themselves are the de facto game-day neighborhood, with Commanders tailgate culture filling them several hours before kickoff. National Harbor — the riverfront entertainment-and-hotel complex with MGM National Harbor and the Capital Wheel — sits about 15 minutes south by car and pairs naturally with a longer game day for visitors. Downtown DC and the Capitol Hill / H Street corridor are 25–35 minutes west by car or Metro and offer the dense pre-game dinner-and-drinks options the stadium itself lacks. The team's planned return to the RFK Stadium site in DC has been agreed in principle for a new stadium project; Northwest Stadium remains the operational home through the planning and construction window.
Where to eat & drink nearby
On-site tailgate culture and short-drive options dominate the pre-game scene. Boston Market Largo and the cluster of chain restaurants at Largo Town Center are the closest walkable food options. MGM National Harbor is a 15-minute drive south and anchors the closest entertainment district with multiple sit-down restaurants. Old Hickory Steakhouse inside the Gaylord National at National Harbor is a sit-down steakhouse option. For a downtown DC detour, Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street is the canonical DC chili-dog institution and a Commanders road-trip tradition for visiting fans. The Hamilton near the White House is a large pre-game sit-down option. Sunset Room at National Harbor is a lounge-and-dinner spot. Tailgating in the surrounding surface lots is the canonical Commanders pre-game experience and opens several hours before kickoff.
First-timer tips
Plan to tailgate or arrive very early — surrounding restaurants are limited and the lots fill several hours before kickoff. Metro is the best non-car approach; Morgan Boulevard station on the Blue/Silver Lines is the standard transit dropoff and the walk to the stadium runs about 15 minutes. The NFL's standardized clear-bag policy is strictly enforced. Northwest Stadium is open-air with no roof and the field surface and weather can swing hard across the late-season schedule. The Commanders have agreed in principle to return to the historic RFK Stadium site in DC for a new stadium project on a multi-year planning and construction timeline; Northwest Stadium remains the operational home in the meantime. Mobile-only tickets are the norm.
Best games to catch
Commanders–Cowboys is one of the NFL's defining rivalries and the marquee home date of every season — the game consistently prices above season average and routinely draws heavy visiting-fan presence. Commanders–Eagles and Commanders–Giants are the other NFC East rivalry weekends and remain reliable above-average draws. Visits from the rotating high-profile AFC opponents and prime-time home dates anchor the strongest non-divisional weekends. Monday Night Football and any playoff home games price as the hardest tickets of the year. The Commanders' promotional calendar — heritage themed nights, alumni weekends, military appreciation — is published on the team site and varies year to year.
What to know
The stadium opened in September 1997 as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, was renamed FedExField in 1999 under a long-term FedEx naming-rights deal, and was renamed Northwest Stadium in August 2024 under a new partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union. The building replaced RFK Stadium in DC as the team's home, ending a three-decade run downtown. In April 2025 the team and the DC government reached a deal in principle for the franchise to return to the historic RFK Stadium site in DC for a new domed stadium, with public approvals and construction projected to extend several years; Northwest Stadium is the operational home through that window and the timing of the move depends on regulatory approvals and construction progress. The Commanders rebrand from the prior name took effect in 2022 under new ownership; the franchise's modern era at the stadium has been defined by ownership changes, rebrand turbulence, and the long buildup toward the planned DC return.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Northwest Stadium?
Gates typically open about 2 hours before kickoff for standard 1pm games, sometimes earlier for prime-time games or premium-ticket holders. Exact gate-open times shift game to game — check the Commanders' official gameday page for the specific date.
How do I get to Northwest Stadium on Metro?
WMATA's Blue and Silver Lines stop at Morgan Boulevard station, about a 15-minute walk from the stadium. The Largo Town Center station on the same lines is a similar walk on the opposite side. Metro adds extra service for many Commanders home games.
Where can I park near Northwest Stadium?
Team-affiliated surface lots ring the stadium and are the primary parking. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. The lots open several hours before kickoff for tailgating.
Is Northwest Stadium the same as FedExField?
Yes — the stadium opened as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in 1997, was FedExField from 1999 to 2024, and became Northwest Stadium in August 2024 under a new naming partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union.
Are the Commanders moving back to DC?
The team and the DC government reached a deal in principle in April 2025 for the franchise to return to the historic RFK Stadium site in DC for a new domed stadium. Approvals and construction will extend several years; Northwest Stadium remains the operational home in the meantime.
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