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RFK Memorial Stadium

RFK Memorial Stadium

Opened in 1961

About RFK Memorial Stadium

RFK Memorial Stadium is a former name of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, used 1969–2019. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium was a College Football, MLB and NFL stadium in Washington, District of Columbia. It opened in 1961 and closed in 2024. It was designed by George Dahl. Its last recorded capacity was 43,500. Tenants included George Washington (College Football, 1961–1966), Washington Redskins (NFL, 1961–1996), Washington Senators (MLB, 1962–1971) and Washington Nationals (MLB, 2005–2007). In all, 4 teams from 3 leagues have called it home. On our ranked lists it ranks 19th for most name changes among 125 venues with 3 or more names, 9th for most tenants among 67 venues with 3 or more teams and 210th shortest-lived of 273 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years. It has also been known as District of Columbia Stadium (1961–1968) and D.C. Stadium (1961–1968).

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Venue Information

Capacity

43,500

Source: Wikidata

Year Opened

1961

Year Closed

2024

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Elevation

10 ft

3 m above sea level

Architect

George Dahl

Operator

Events DC

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).

Elevation of the venue's coordinates from USGS and NASA SRTM elevation data, via Open Topo Data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

The site today

The site is being redeveloped for a new Washington Commanders stadium.

From OpenStreetMap data near the venue's recorded coordinates, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Maps show what is there now, not the old footprint.

Teams

Home seasons at RFK Memorial Stadium by team, 1961–2024. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.

District of Columbia StadiumRobert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

Washington Nationals

Washington Redskins

Washington Senators

George Washington

197019801990200020102020

Team	League	Years
Washington Nationals While based here: 3 seasons · 225-261 regular season · no postseason trips MLB · 2005–2007 Territory map on ImperialismMap Jarry Park Stadium 1969–1976 Olympic Stadium 1977–2004 Hiram Bithorn Stadium 2003–2004 Temporary Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium 2005–2007 Nationals Park 2008–present	MLB	2005–2007
Washington Redskins While based here: 36 seasons · 288-237-9 regular season · 13 postseason trips NFL · 1961–1996 Territory map on ImperialismMap Braves Field 1932 Fenway Park 1933–1936 Griffith Stadium 1937–1960 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium 1961–1996 Northwest Stadium 1997–present	NFL	1961–1996
Washington Senators While based here: 10 seasons · 680-931-1 regular season · no postseason trips MLB · 1962–1971 Territory map on ImperialismMap Griffith Stadium 1961 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium 1962–1971 Arlington Stadium 1972–1993 Globe Life Park in Arlington 1994–2019 Globe Life Field 2020–present	MLB	1962–1971
George Washington While based here: 6 seasons College Football · 1961–1966 Southern 1961–1966 · College Division Griffith Stadium 1930–1960 District of Columbia Stadium 1961–1966	College Football	1961–1966

Records are each team's full-season results while it was based here, home and away games alike, from final scores. They are not records of games played at this venue.

Game results are on record only for top-division college football seasons; other seasons count toward seasons here but not toward the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of RFK Memorial Stadium?

The capacity of RFK Memorial Stadium is 43,500.

When was RFK Memorial Stadium built?

RFK Memorial Stadium opened in 1961.

What is on the site of RFK Memorial Stadium today?

The site is being redeveloped for a new Washington Commanders stadium.

Who designed RFK Memorial Stadium?

RFK Memorial Stadium was designed by George Dahl.

Who operates RFK Memorial Stadium?

RFK Memorial Stadium is operated by Events DC.

Where did the Washington Nationals play before RFK Memorial Stadium?

Before moving to RFK Memorial Stadium in 2005, the Washington Nationals played at Hiram Bithorn Stadium from 2003 to 2004.

Where did the Washington Nationals play after RFK Memorial Stadium?

After leaving RFK Memorial Stadium in 2007, the Washington Nationals moved to Nationals Park in 2008.

Where did the Washington Senators play before RFK Memorial Stadium?

Before moving to RFK Memorial Stadium in 1962, the Washington Senators played at Griffith Stadium in 1961.

Where did the Washington Senators play after RFK Memorial Stadium?

After leaving RFK Memorial Stadium in 1971, the Washington Senators moved to Arlington Stadium in 1972. They played there until 1993.

Where did the Washington Redskins play before RFK Memorial Stadium?

Before moving to RFK Memorial Stadium in 1961, the Washington Redskins played at Griffith Stadium from 1937 to 1960.

Where did the Washington Redskins play after RFK Memorial Stadium?

After leaving RFK Memorial Stadium in 1996, the Washington Redskins moved to Northwest Stadium in 1997.

Where did the George Washington play before RFK Memorial Stadium?

Before moving to RFK Memorial Stadium in 1961, the George Washington played at Griffith Stadium from 1930 to 1960.

Sources

Where the facts on this page were read from. How VenueStats compiles them.

Open Topo Data (Public domain): Elevation.
OpenStreetMap (ODbL): What stands on the site today.
OpenStreetMap Nominatim (ODbL): Location.
VenueStats compilation: Opening and closing years, name history and teams (compiled by VenueStats from Sports Reference and Wikipedia).
Wikidata (CC0): Capacity, Coordinates (Wikidata places the building within 0 m of this point), Architect and operator.
Wikimedia Commons (CC0): Photograph.

Historical Names

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

1969 - 2019