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Washington Commanders road trip guide

Everything you need to catch the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.

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✈️🚗 Getting to Northwest Stadium

Nearest major airport is Washington Reagan (DCA) — about 13 mi / 19 min from the arena.

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🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers

Where do the Washington Commanders play?

The Washington Commanders play home games at Northwest Stadium in Landover.

What airport do you fly into for a Washington Commanders game?

Washington Reagan (DCA) is the closest major airport, about 13 miles (21 km) from Northwest Stadium — roughly 19 min by car depending on traffic.

How much is parking at Northwest Stadium?

Game-day parking starts around $50 USD. Parking at Morgan Boulevard Metro (the closest station, about a 20-minute walk to the stadium) is not free on Commanders gamedays -- non-Metro-riders pay a separate event…

How do you get to Northwest Stadium without a car?

Metro Blue or Silver Line to Morgan Boulevard Station, then approximately a 1-mile (20-minute) walk to the stadium - no regular shuttle for the general public runs this route (only pre-arranged MetroAccess vans for eligible riders, dropping…

How much is a beer at Northwest Stadium?

A standard beer is estimated at about $17.05 USD (16 oz), 2026; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. Cheaper option: Bud Light at select locations, open to all fans (launched June 2, 2026; size not stated). A regular hot dog is about $9.30 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.

🏟️ Northwest Stadium fan guide

Best seats

Lower sidelines (100s) for the Commanders crowd; upper 400s cheap. Sit lower. Open bowl in the Maryland suburbs.

Parking

Big lots around the stadium in Landover (suburban Maryland); tailgating happens. Metro is a walk-plus-shuttle away. ($40–60)

Getting there

Metro (Blue/Silver) to Morgan Blvd + ~15-min walk, or drive to the Landover lots. Suburban — most drive.

Bar scene

Suburban Landover — the lots (tailgate) are the scene; not walkable to bars. DC nightlife is a 25–30 min drive/Metro.

Pre-game bars

  • Lot tailgates — Commanders pre-game.
  • DC (short Metro/drive) — Real bars back in the city.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Beer$12–16
  • Half-smoke$8
  • Hot dog$7

Insider tips

  • Metro to Morgan Blvd + walk, or drive
  • Tailgate — it's suburban Maryland

More: Northwest Stadium guide · sports in Landover

📺 Where to watch the Commanders

National (US): CBS · FOX · NBC / Peacock · ESPN / ABC · Amazon Prime Video · Netflix · NFL Network. Full TV guide →

🧳 Make a trip of it — Landover

Monuments, world-class (mostly free) museums and a real food scene.

  • Union Market — Modern food hall in NoMa.
  • Smithsonian museums — Air & Space, Natural History, American History — free.
  • Rock Creek Park — Trails right in the city.
Full Landover guide — eat, drink, museums, outdoors →

🧭 Combine it into a road trip

Also in Landover: Washington Capitals · Washington Wizards · Washington Nationals · Washington Huskies · Washington Mystics

Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)

Also nearby: pro, minor & junior

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