Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About FedExField

[SonnyandSam]

NO, NO, NO. We do NOT need a new stadium. All you people wanting a new stadium clearly are not season ticket holders and have no understanding of the impact a new stadium will have on ticket prices. It will price average guys like me right out of the market and drive a lot of non-season ticket holders out also because single game tickets will skyrocket. It has happened in every city over the past ten years and the cost escalates each year. That fancy new stadium you so desires raises costs on taxpayers and on fans. And if you think RFK is "cool" looking, you clearly have never been inside the stadium. Because it IS a dump and was not very attractive or functional when the Redskins used to play there. People have fond memories of RFK because we WON football games. That is why folks go to stadiums in the first place.

Besides, talk to Cowboy, Giants and Jets fans about their new "soulless" stadiums.. Their boards are full of complaints about how little character and life they have. Yeah, some can point to the video screens (We have two also) or certain features. But most of the regular fans are pretty upset because they lost their season tickets or got shuffled to the nosebleed section.

We're fine for a while. We just need to start winning football games at home.

[RFKFedEx]

couldn't have said it any better S&S.


The 49ers are stumbling through their SBL sales process. Niner STHs are finally getting their long awaited new stadium, yet message boards indicate a majority of their STHs will not renew in 2014 when prices triple.

I can't imagine it would be much different here.

[Mark The Homer]

I am fine with FedExField. No, it's not RFK, but those days are gone forever. What we do have is great tailgate space, a great HD tron, and other things.

[pjfootballer]

I'm not a STH (my mom is) and I know getting a new stadium will create the dreaded PSL's, but my reason for wanting a new stadium is twofold. One, Fed Ex is "cookie cutter," It has no personality. Two, it's located in the middle of nowhere. For my own personal reasons, I'd actually like to see our next stadium within the DC city limits. I'm not sure how feasable that is for parking and such. I imagine it will be a nightmare and tailgating would be reduced, but that never stopped people from tailgating at RFK. FWIW, I don't think we'll be getting a new stadium anytime soon, but I think once Fed Ex hits 25 years old, you might see some rumblings from the team about getting a new one.

[Popeman38]

Having been to Lambeau, Texas Stadium, old Giants Stadium, the Vet, the Linc, LP Field (Nashville), and Candlestick (or whatever name it is this week), I hope we never build a stadium. Green Bay has the right idea -- keep modifying the field they play in. Lambeau has aluminum bleachers and charges $40 to park. Not a peep of complaint from their fans. FedEx has more room to tailgate than any of the other stadiums I have been to, and it isn't really close. Philly and NY is an asphalt jungle with nowhere to expand for the early risers. FedEx has PLENTY of grassy areas so you can have room.

[SonnyandSam]

I still don't understand the attraction some have for an architecturally beautiful stadium with fancy amenities. I go to watch Redskins football. Not marvel at a "pretty building". I spend 99 percent of my time in the stadium IN MY SEAT watching the game. The rest of the time I am outside tailgating. I really could care less if FedEx Field is fugly. I admit...it has no character. But I also do not want to mortgage my home to afford a PSL for the privilege of watching Skins games in person. And I highly doubt most DC residents want to foot the bill so some of us can attend Redskins games in a pretty stadium.

What we want and what is reasonable and rational can be two completely different things. I would like to be a billionaire, retire, own the Washington Redskins, drive several fancy cars and have multiple homes in various resort locations around the world. But I live in reality; unlike some.

[BraveWarrior]

I've only been to FedEx once. Aside from the terrible traffic on the way out, and some a**hole in my section who was drunk and trying to fight with other Redskins fans, including a nice guy who was there with his daughters, I thought it was a great game experience. It might be cookie-cutter, but it doesn't have to be like Jerry's Death Star down in Dallas to be a decent place to see a game.

[C.Taylor]

I'm not a STH (my mom is) and I know getting a new stadium will create the dreaded PSL's, but my reason for wanting a new stadium is twofold. One, Fed Ex is "cookie cutter,"

RFK was the original "cookie cutter" stadium. Fulton County, Busch Memorial, The Vet, Riverfront all come to mind as stadium designs influenced by RFK's design, the first stadium built without columns obstructing sightlines.

[Spearfeather]

It might be cookie-cutter, but it doesn't have to be like Jerry's Death Star down in Dallas to be a decent place to see a game.

Agreed. I'm fine with the stadium itself, but would like to see a cover for the upper level, and the removal of the seats has given the stadium at least some character, even though I suspect there's more in the works as far as the " look " of the stadium.

[drjiveturkey]

When the lease is up, I wouldn't mind haven't it moved back to the city...or in Virginia so it closer to me. I just want it to be more Metro accessible. The hike isn't bad for me, but when my mom or 3yo daughter comes, it's a pain in the butt.

I drive now, but that makes it an all day event. Tailgating is great and all, I wish they had some more things to do inside the stadium. A lot of times I bring friends or family for their first game, so I want to show about the team. Like a small Redskins history museum or display room. Oh and add strawberry milk shakes from Johnny Rockets.

I do enjoy the new ribbon boards though. It pumps up the atmosphere.

[Mark The Homer]

When the lease is up...

Lease?

I've only been to FedEx once. Aside from the terrible traffic on the way out, and some a**hole in my section...

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[pjfootballer]

RFK was the original "cookie cutter" stadium. Fulton County, Busch Memorial, The Vet, Riverfront all come to mind as stadium designs influenced by RFK's design, the first stadium built without columns obstructing sightlines.

I guess the word "cookie cutter" is to mean that all stadiums have the same design, so that was probably the wrong description to use, but it's round, dull.....um....not much to it. It's simple and ugly. I like the new stadiums like New England, Philly, Tampa. They have character. Our stadium is....round.

[clskinsfan]

I really dont have an issue with Fedex. The sight lines are better than they were in RFK. However the seating area is smaller. We did let our season tickets go that we had since 1969. But it was not because of the stadium. It was because they moved our seating location when we moved (went from 50 yard line seats to 30 yard line) and they would not do anything about our complaints. The rows are much closer together in Fedex and people sit through the entire game so my legs are smashed against the seat in front of me. In RFK it didnt matter because you stood for the whole game. I am going to try some of the party deck standing seats at one game this year.

[bnewbs]

Hey, I got tickets from my boss for section 330 (club level) with purple tickets. The tickets say use the Bud Light Gate, can anyone give me advice on which purple lot to use and which exit to take from 495 east to get there (will be driving from gaithersburg, md)?

[E33Green]

Hey, I got tickets from my boss for section 330 (club level) with purple tickets. The tickets say use the Bud Light Gate, can anyone give me advice on which purple lot to use and which exit to take from 495 east to get there (will be driving from gaithersburg, md)?

You will want to take the beltway to exit 16, Arena Drive. There will be purple lots on your right and left as you approach the stadium; if you park on the right side the Bud Light Pavilion Gate will be directly in front of you.

I think there will be a pretty light crowd for this game, so you will have plenty of room to tailgate. However, LEAVE EARLY! I cannot stress that enough. Even though you are going against the grain of traffic 270 and 495 are an absolute bear during rush hour. If you leave Gaithersburg at 2pm, you should get there around 3. If you leave at 5pm, you will be lucky to make it by kickoff.