Northwest Stadium is an open-air NFL venue in Landover, Maryland and home to the Washington Commanders. The stadium hosts NFL games, concerts, and large outdoor events in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Overview
Northwest Stadium opened in 1997 as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium and later operated as FedExField before Northwest Federal Credit Union acquired naming rights in 2024. Located at 1600 FedEx Way in Prince George’s County, the stadium is the Commanders’ suburban home while the franchise plans a long-term venue future in the D.C. region. Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous), it remains one of the larger-capacity outdoor venues in the NFL.
Fast facts
- Location: Landover, Maryland (1600 FedEx Way)
- Teams: Washington Commanders (NFL)
- Capacity: 67,617
- Opened: September 14, 1997
- Construction: 1995–1997
- Cost: $250.5 million
- Surface: Natural grass
- Premium Seating: Suites, clubs, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium is a large open bowl designed for regional access from Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.:
- Expansive concourses and parking-oriented suburban site
- Club and suite inventory upgraded through renovations
- End-zone video boards and sideline premium seating
- Metro and highway access for the broader D.C. market
Hospitality
Food and beverage at Northwest Stadium is operated by Levy Restaurants, the Commanders’ concessions and premium hospitality partner. Levy manages general concessions, club dining, and catering, including recent season-ticket value-menu programs at the venue.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Washington Commanders
- Concerts and large outdoor festivals
- International soccer and specialty sporting events
- Ongoing franchise planning for a future regional stadium