RFK Stadium

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RFK Stadium was the home field of the Washington Redskins and the Howard Bison in Washington, Washington, D.C.. It opened in 1961 and held 56,454 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2019).

Redskins home until FedExField opened in 1997; closed in 2019 and deconstruction began in January 2025, with a new Commanders stadium planned on the site for 2030. Demolition completion date not verified; Washington's multipurpose stadium, which hosted all or nearly all of Howard's home games in 1974 through 1976 (and half in 1977) before the Bison returned full time to on-campus Howard Stadium, now William H. Greene Stadium. It closed in 2019 and has since been demolished.

Stadium facts

Location
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Status
Demolished
Opened
1961
Closed
2019
Capacity
56,454
Teams
Washington Redskins (1961–1996)
Howard Bison (1974–1976)
Other names
D.C. Stadium; Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near RFK Stadium10

  1. 1FCSCooper Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  2. 2FCSWilliam H. Greene Stadium — Howard Bison (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  3. 3FormerBoundary Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  4. 4FormerGriffith Stadium — Washington Redskins & Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
  5. 5FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)5 mi
  6. 6NFLNorthwest Stadium — Washington Commanders (Landover, Maryland)6 mi
  7. 7FormerOld Byrd Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)7 mi
  8. 8FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)25 mi
  9. 9FormerThompson Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)25 mi
  10. 10NFLM&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore, Maryland)33 mi

Questions about RFK Stadium

Who played at RFK Stadium?

RFK Stadium was home to the Washington Redskins (1961–1996); the Howard Bison (1974–1976).

When did RFK Stadium open?

RFK Stadium opened in 1961.

Is RFK Stadium still standing?

No. RFK Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did RFK Stadium hold?

RFK Stadium held about 56,454 fans.

What football stadiums are near RFK 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.