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Northwest Stadium Guide

NFL · Washington · 64,000 capacity

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Last updated: 5/16/2026

Northwest Stadium's location in Landover, Maryland, makes it a transit outlier, requiring a 20-minute, 1-mile walk from the nearest Metro stop. Visitors should skip downtown hotels for easier gameday access from nearby Largo.

At a glance

Bag policy
Small bags only
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
Re-entry is not permitted once a guest exits the stadiu…
Gates open
Gates open 2h before
Outside food
Sealed water only
Getting here
The stadium is served by the Metro Blue and Silver lines at the Morgan Boulevard station, which requires a walk to the stadium.
Family friendly
Nursing rooms and family restrooms are available throughout the stadium.
Capacity
64,000
Home team:Washington Commanders

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Where to stay for Northwest Stadium

National Harbor or downtown Washington D.C. offer the best proximity and transit connectivity.

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Parking, transit, and arrival strategy

Transit and approach

The stadium is served by the Metro Blue and Silver lines at the Morgan Boulevard station, which requires a walk to the stadium.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: For the 2026 season, the designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area is the Red Zone Lot, accessed through the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex off Sheriff Road. Enter the destination address as 8001 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785. After the game, exit the stadium and follow signs to the Rideshare Lot at the back of the Red Zone Parking Lot. The Red Zone Lot is approximately 1,000 feet from the stadium gates.

Parking: Pre-purchased parking passes are required for most Northwest Stadium lots and are sold through SeatGeek. The Gray Lot is the exception — it is cash only, cannot be pre-purchased, and operates first-come, first-served on event days.

After the event

Most dining options are located away from the immediate stadium footprint; local sports bars in the Landover/Capital Heights area are common.

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Located in Landover, Maryland, within Prince George's County.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in designated parking lots, subject to stadium rules and regulations.
  • Signature food: Local staples including Maryland crab cakes and regional barbecue options are featured.
  • Fan tradition: The 'Hail to the Commanders' fight song and long-standing tailgating culture in the stadium lots.
  • Pregame institution: FedExField/Northwest Stadium tailgating scene is the primary pre-game institution. (1600 Fedex Way, Landover, MD 20785)