Commanders' Northwest Stadium now ranks as eighth-oldest NFL venue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders, has been recognized as the eighth-oldest stadium in the NFL. The stadium, located in Landover, Maryland, has hosted the team since 1997. With the Commanders planning a return to Washington, D.C., a new stadium is expected to be completed by 2030. The franchise previously played at RFK Stadium from 1961 to 1996. The shift in location is part of a broader effort to revitalize the team amidst a history of challenges in Landover.
- •Northwest Stadium is now among the NFL's oldest stadiums.
- •The Commanders are planning to return to Washington, D.C.
- •A new stadium is expected to open by 2030.
- •The franchise played at RFK Stadium for 36 seasons prior.
- •Northwest Stadium has been the home since 1997.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Northwest Stadium is now among the NFL's oldest stadiums
"While the countdown is on for the Commanders to return to D.C., Northwest Stadium is now among the NFL's oldest stadiums.
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