Posted on Mar 06, 2026 / Travel

Northwest Stadium is a large football stadium located in Landover, Maryland, just a few miles from Washington, D.C. It is the home field of the Washington Commanders of the NFL. The stadium originally opened in 1997 and has gone through several name changes over the years. Many fans still remember it as FedExField, which was its name for more than two decades. In 2024, a new naming rights deal changed the name to Northwest Stadium. The venue can seat about 64,000 fans for football games and other big events. Besides NFL games, it has also hosted concerts, soccer matches, and college football games.
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