Things to Do Near Northwest Stadium Before & After an Event

Washington D.C.’s NFL team may have officially rebranded in 2022, but Northwest Stadium has been the Washington Commanders stadium since 1997. After being built as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium to replace the outgoing RFK Stadium, the athletic complex was known as FedExField for much of its history, from 1999 to 2024.

For much of the 2000s, the stadium held the distinction of having the largest seating capacity — 91,000 total — in the NFL, and often led the league in home attendance during that decade. However, nearly 30,000 upper bowl seats were removed from 2010 to 2015, so the current capacity stands at 62,000.

In addition to football, Northwest Stadium hosts the annual Prince George’s Classic between two HBCUs, and also regularly hosts international soccer matches as well. In October 2021, the stadium also brought rugby to the D.C. area with a match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the USA Eagles.

Before or after a Commanders game — or any other event hosted at Northwest Stadium — there’s always plenty to eat, drink and do in the greater DMV area. Below, explore Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, stay and experience live entertainment in the nation’s capital.

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at Northwest Stadium

Need something to eat ahead of the big game? Check out some of the most popular dining and drink options near the stadium before heading to your seats to cheer on the Commanders. (And don’t forget to grab Northwest Stadium tickets for every home game of the season via Ticketmaster!)

Jasper’s Restaurant

9640 Lottsford Rd, Largo, MD 20774

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa

8811 Hampton Mall Dr N, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Oasiz Bar & Grill

5723 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Where to Go After an Event at Northwest Stadium

Want to keep the party going after the final score? There’s a practically endless supply of music, food, nightlife and more in our nation’s capital. Below, dive into places to go after a game or other event at Northwest Stadium, including some of the most popular live music venues in Washington, D.C.

9:30 CLUB

815 V St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

A venerable D.C. institution, the 9:30 CLUB has been open since 1980 — when it was located at 930 F St NW and had an original opening time of 9:30 p.m. Since then, the club has moved into a bigger space at the end of D.C.’s U Street Corridor. It now has a standing room capacity of 1,200 for shows running the gamut from Rise Against, A.G. Cook and Glen Hansard to Jack White, All Time Low, Tyla and more.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at 9:30 CLUB here.

Echostage

2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, D.C. 20018

When Echostage opened in 2012, it was the largest music venue in the greater D.C. area, boasting 30,000 square feet of space in its hybrid nightclub/concert venue set-up with a capacity of 3,000 patrons. The venue specializes in bringing top-rate EDM and dance artists to the nation’s capital, including David Guetta, Disclosure, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Porter Robinson, Kaskade, Armin van Buuren and others.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Echostage here.

The Anthem

901 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

Five years after Echostage, The Anthem also joined the D.C. music scene and officially surpassed its counterpart as the largest venue in the city. With a state-of-the-art moveable stage and backdrop, the 57,000 square foot warehouse on The Wharf can hold a capacity of anywhere from 2,500 to 6,000 fans depending on the night’s configuration. Superstars like Lorde, Bob Dylan, Noel Gallagher and The Killers have all played The Anthem, while Jack White shot his very first solo concert film there in 2018.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at The Anthem here.

The Atlantis

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The Atlantis is the newest edition to Washington D.C.’s live music landscape, but its goal is to take music fans back to the OG days of its next-door-neighbor, the 9:30 CLUB. The new venue opened its doors on the D.C. institution’s 43rd anniversary, with the Foo Fighters playing its grand opening. Since then, the intimate space, which holds just 450 people, has seen The Dare, Hippocampus, Jordin Sparks, Lianne La Havas and more cross its intimate stage.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at The Atlantis here.

Hotels Near Northwest Stadium

• Hampton Inn & Suites Glenarden/Washington D.C., 2901 Campus Way N, Glenarden, MD 20706
• DoubleTree by Hilton Largo/Washington D.C., 9100 Basil Ct, Largo, MD 20774
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Largo Washington D.C., 9103 Basil Ct, Largo, MD 20774
• Staybridge Suites Washington D.C. East – Largo, 9401 Lottsford Rd, Largo, MD 20774
• Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive, 1330 Caraway Ct, Largo, MD 20774
• Courtyard Largo Medical Center Drive, 1320 Caraway Ct, Largo, MD 20774
• WoodSpring Suites Washington D.C. East Arena Drive, 1603 Brightseat Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785
• Wellspring Manor & Spa, 11311 Drumsheugh Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774