Northwest Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in Maryland, home to the Washington Commanders, hosting NFL games, concerts, college football, and international football matches.
Northwest Stadium is an American football stadium located in Landover, Maryland, 5 miles east of Washington, D.C. It serves as the home ground for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium opened on 14 September 1997 under the name Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, named after the former team owner. It was later renamed FedExField in 1999 after FedEx acquired naming rights, a title it held until 2024. After a temporary period as Commanders Field, the stadium became Northwest Stadium in August 2024 following a naming deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union.
The stadium has undergone expansions in 1998, 2000, and 2005, reaching a peak capacity of 91,000. It now accommodates 62,000 spectators with 257 executive suites across five levels. The stadium’s Lower Level is named after Bobby Mitchell, the Club Level after Joe Gibbs, and the Upper Level after former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle.
In addition to NFL games, Northwest Stadium has hosted several college football matches, including the Prince George's Classic and Army-Navy Games. It has also been used for international football (soccer) matches, including games during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. It has hosted high-profile club football matches, including teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
The stadium has hosted concerts featuring major artists like U2, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Beyoncé. It also held its first rugby union match in 2021 between New Zealand and the USA Eagles.
