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Northwest Stadium

The Commanders' parking-oriented home in Landover, where passionate divisional crowds and established tailgating come with a long Metro… Read more

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Reviewed 8.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
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Clear bag

Clear bag

no larger than12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in6 in12 in

Larger permitted bags must be clear and stay within the listed dimensions.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Buy the correct official parking pass before game day and follow its prescribed approach, or accept the longer Morgan Boulevard walk to avoid the lot network.
Arrive
About 90 minutes early for stadium entry and several hours early for tailgating; general gates open before kickoff and most lots open much earlier
Exact location
1600 Ring Road, Landover, MD 20785Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Morgan Boulevard on Metro's Blue and Silver lines is within a roughly one-mile walk. Wear suitable shoes and confirm postgame service before the trip.
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MerchTeam Store across from Section 102
  • The Commanders Team Store is on the lower level next to the Gate A Suites Entrance, across from Section 102.
  • Additional novelty stores are located throughout the stadium on event days.
  • The main Team Store also publishes public non-event hours.
Official merch details (opens in a new tab)
Real fan takeYou’ll miss the opening drive on the walk to your seats, but that’s the best bet for a decent seat below 100$One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Packed panoramic view across the field and seating bowl at Northwest Stadium.
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Washington Commanders
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Venue details
Venue typeStadium
Capacity64,000published capacity
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1600 Ring Road, Landover, MD 20785

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Larger permitted bags must be clear and stay within the listed dimensions. All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

Official prohibited-items guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Road, Landover, MD 20785. About 90 minutes early for stadium entry and several hours early for tailgating; general gates open before kickoff and most lots open much earlier. Morgan Boulevard on Metro's Blue and Silver lines is within a roughly one-mile walk. Wear suitable shoes and confirm postgame service before the trip. Buy the correct official parking pass before game day and follow its prescribed approach, or accept the longer Morgan Boulevard walk to avoid the lot network.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Purchase accessible seating in advance through SeatGeek. Secondary-market tickets can only be relocated on event day, subject to availability. Public ramps are by Gates A, H, E and D; elevators near A and E require a Guest Services wristband.

Official Northwest Stadium accessibility and parking guidance (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

The accessibility guide identifies Gray Lot as the only stadium-controlled cash parking lot. This parking statement does not establish payment methods for concessions or other services; confirm those separately.

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  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
Official Northwest Stadium accessibility and parking guidance (opens in a new tab)

Morgan Boulevard on Metro's Blue and Silver lines is within a roughly one-mile walk. Wear suitable shoes and confirm postgame service before the trip. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Northwest Stadium photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

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Seating chart

Northwest Stadium — football sections and entrance orientation

Northwest Stadium: Seating chart, Northwest Stadium — football sections and entrance orientation. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official currently linked exterior stadium sheet shows numbered lower, middle and upper football sections, suite bands and field areas, Commanders/visitor sidelines, gates A–H, ramps, elevators, team store, box office and suite entrances. It has no printed issue date and does not establish row-level seats, accessible inventory or premium entitlement. Follow your ticket’s entry instructions; concert and other event layouts can differ.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Washington Commanders (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-10

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
A traditional NFL tailgate and the energy of a Commanders divisional game in the team's current home
Watch out for
A nearly one-mile Metro walk, NFL clear-bag screening, permit-based lots, exposed weather, and some of the region's slowest postgame road traffic
Good arrival window
About 90 minutes early for stadium entry and several hours early for tailgating; general gates open before kickoff and most lots open much earlier
Main transit note
Morgan Boulevard on Metro's Blue and Silver lines is within a roughly one-mile walk. Wear suitable shoes and confirm postgame service before the trip.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Need to Know

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Very high

What to do
Buy the correct official parking pass before game day and follow its prescribed approach, or accept the longer Morgan Boulevard walk to avoid the lot network.
Best option
Metro to Morgan Boulevard or a prepaid official lot chosen for the route home
Avoid
Driving toward Ring Road close to kickoff without a parking pass or relying on an improvised rideshare pickup
Sources2 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Commanders crowd & rivalry games

Competitive team play and divisional opponents can produce a stronger crowd response. Energy can fluctuate with performance and visiting-team presence more than at the league's newest venues.

02

Positive

Tailgating & parking-campus scale

The established tailgate culture benefits from lots that open hours early. The campus is built around vehicles, making arrival simple only when the correct pass and route are settled in advance.

03

Negative

Metro walk & postgame exit

Morgan Boulevard offers a car-free route but requires a long exposed walk. Leaving the lots and merging into surrounding roads can take substantial time after games.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓Early-opening lots support a traditional and social NFL tailgate.
  • ✓Important divisional games can produce a loud, emotionally engaged crowd.
  • ✓Morgan Boulevard Metro provides an alternative when the long walk is workable.
Sources2 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Why it works

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Know before you book

  • ×Leaving the parking lots and surrounding roads can take a long time.
  • ×The Metro walk is lengthy and exposed to heat, cold, or rain.
  • ×Parts of the older stadium feel dated compared with newer NFL venues.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.8.26

Choose Metro or parking before game day, travel with an NFL-compliant bag, and budget substantial time for the walk or road exit after the final whistle.

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