Griffith Stadium

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Griffith Stadium was the home field of the Washington Redskins and the Georgetown Hoyas in Washington, Washington, D.C.. It opened in 1911. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1961).

Redskins home for 24 seasons until D.C. Stadium opened; demolished in 1965 and Howard University Hospital now occupies the site. Capacity not verified; Ballpark of the Washington Senators that hosted Georgetown's major college program from 1921 until the school dropped football after the 1950 season. It was demolished in 1965 and Howard University Hospital now occupies the site;

Stadium facts

Location
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Status
Demolished
Opened
1911
Closed
1961
Teams
Washington Redskins (1937–1960)
Georgetown Hoyas (1921–1950)

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Griffith Stadium10

  1. 1FormerBoundary Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  2. 2FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  3. 3FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  4. 4FormerRFK Stadium — Washington Redskins & Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  5. 5FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)6 mi
  6. 6FormerOld Byrd Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)6 mi
  7. 7NFLNorthwest Stadium — Washington Commanders (Landover, Maryland)8 mi
  8. 8FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)27 mi
  9. 9FormerThompson Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)27 mi
  10. 10NFLM&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore, Maryland)33 mi

Questions about Griffith Stadium

Who played at Griffith Stadium?

Griffith Stadium was home to the Washington Redskins (1937–1960); the Georgetown Hoyas (1921–1950).

When did Griffith Stadium open?

Griffith Stadium opened in 1911.

Is Griffith Stadium still standing?

No. Griffith Stadium has been demolished.

What football stadiums are near Griffith Stadium today?

Cooper Field (Georgetown Hoyas) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.