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Landover, Maryland
Northwest Stadium guide
Everything you need for a Washington home game in Landover: where to park, how to get there on Metro, tailgating, the bag policy and what to eat.
The basics
The Landover lease runs through 2027; the team plans to play there until the new D.C. stadium opens in 2030.
Commanders games: SeatGeek Legends Plaza and the Merrill Touchdown Club open 3 hours before kickoff; general stadium gates open 2 hours before kickoff.
Parking
Pre-purchased passes are required on stadium property except the Gray Lot, and a pass is valid only for the lot printed on it. Buy on SeatGeek; prices vary by game and are not listed on the official pages. Use Waze with your lot name, not the stadium, as the destination. The stadium recommends arriving about 3 hours before kickoff. Lots close 2 hours after the event ends.
Red Zone Lot
Opens 5 hours before kickoff (other lots open 4). Preferred for tailgating, with wider spaces for larger vehicles. Also holds the rideshare lot. Pre-purchased pass required.
Lot A (Black, Gold) and Limo Lot A
Pre-purchased pass required. Limos must buy an A-Limo pass and enter from Garrett Morgan Road.
Lot D (Burgundy, Gold)
Pre-purchased pass required.
Lot E (Black, Gold)
Designated accessible parking lot; enter from Sean Taylor Road. State disability placard or plate plus a pre-paid pass required.
Lot F (Black, Burgundy, Gold)
Pre-purchased pass required.
Lot G (Burgundy, Gold)
Pre-purchased pass required.
Lot H (Burgundy, Gold)
Designated accessible parking lot; enter from Garrett Morgan Road. No tailgating in H-Burgundy.
Gray Lot
The only cash lot; cannot be pre-purchased; first come, first served; can sell out 2 to 3 hours before kickoff. Reached by turning left onto Brightseat Road from the north. Some accessible parking, with wheelchair-lift shuttles to the stadium.
Bus/RV Lot
RVs and buses need a Bus/RV pass and enter from Sean Taylor Road. Vehicles over 17 x 7 feet must buy an RV pass.
Metro and rideshare
Morgan Boulevard
Blue, Silver lines. Walk, about 1 mile (about 20 minutes). No shuttle from the station except pre-booked MetroAccess vans, which drop off and pick up at Gates A and E.
Downtown Largo
Blue, Silver lines. Walk. WMATA lists it with Morgan Boulevard as the closest stations and says the walk can take more than 20 minutes. During extended late-night service after some games and concerts, these two are the only entry stations.
Rideshare
Lyft-powered rideshare lot inside the Red Zone Lot; all pick-ups and drop-offs happen there. Drivers enter and exit through the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex (Harvey Drive and Sheriff Road); for drop-off, set the destination to 8001 Sheriff Rd. About a 5-minute walk from Gate A. The stadium advises against requesting a post-game pickup at the stadium (drivers often decline in the traffic) and suggests Metro or a pickup a stop or two away. Friends and family picking up should also use the rideshare lot.
Tailgating
Allowed in all lots except H-Burgundy and team/staff lots. Lots open 4 hours before the start (Red Zone 5 hours). Tailgating must end by kickoff; anyone without a ticket still in the lots after the start is treated as a trespasser. Not allowed: oversized vehicles over 17 x 7 feet without an RV pass, drones, selling food, drinks or merchandise, and blocking drive lanes, parking spaces or crosswalks. Every person needs a ticket or parking pass for that day. Put out grills before going in (ash dumpsters provided) and take down tents and canopies. Lots close 2 hours after the event.
Bag policy and entry
NFL clear-bag policy: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus one small clutch about 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Medical exceptions after inspection at a designated gate. No backpacks, purses bigger than a clutch, coolers, fanny packs, cinch bags or camera bags.
Food and drink
- Ben's Chili Bowl (Sections 123, 415, 441)
- DMV Crab Cage (Section 137) and DMV Crabrolls (Section 141)
- Factoria Maria Pupuseria (Section 134)
- Peruvian Brothers (Section 450)
- DC Que (Sections 429, 453)
- Pardon My Cheesesteak (Section 120)
- Peach Cobbler Factory (Section 317)
- Pattie Lou's Donuts (Section 104)
- Washington Legends Hot Dogs (Section 131)
- Local drinks: DC Brau The Public, Devil's Backbone 8-Point IPA, Bold Rock cider
- Halal chicken at Roaming Rooster (Section 411) and a food truck on Legends Plaza; vegan and gluten-free items at the Beyond Meat cart (Section 125)
- Season Ticket Member Value Menu (presented by Pepsi): 15 items under $10, 10 of them under $5
- Levy Restaurants runs all food and drink. Alcohol: 2-drink limit per purchase; main and upper concourse sales stop after the third quarter
Accessibility
Accessible parking in Lots E and H (first come, first served, with a state disability placard or plate and any Burgundy, Gold or Black pass) and in the Gray Lot, with wheelchair-lift shuttles. Golf-cart rides to the gates (call 301-276-6100 or text SAFE to 703-266-6263 on game day). MetroAccess vans use Gates A and E. Buy accessible seats on SeatGeek. Elevators at Gates A and E (get a wristband at Guest Services); ramps at Gates A, D, E and H. Closed captioning on the ribbon boards; assisted listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services. Interpreters need 2 weeks' notice (tickets@commanders.com). Service animals allowed, not emotional support animals. Contact: guestservices@northweststadium.com.
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Stadium FAQ
Where do the Commanders play?
Washington plays home games at Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Road, Landover, MD 20785. The Landover lease runs through 2027; the team plans to play there until the new D.C. stadium opens in 2030.
What Metro stop is closest to Northwest Stadium?
Morgan Boulevard on the Blue and Silver lines, about a mile walk (roughly 20 minutes).
What is the bag policy at Northwest Stadium?
NFL clear-bag policy: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus one small clutch about 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Medical exceptions after inspection at a designated gate. No backpacks, purses bigger than a clutch, coolers, fanny packs, cinch bags or camera bags.