Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About FedExField

[RFKFedEx]

Is there a map anywhere that shows specific seat numbers for each section? So you can see where a specific seat is in a certain row/know how many seats are in a certain row? I purchased seats to a game on Stubhub and had no way of knowing if I was in the middle of the row or at the end until I got there.

I've been able to get the seat numbers by calling SH after the purchase was completed. This only applies to hard tix awaiting shipment since e-tix immediately give you the seat numbers upon purchase.

Not sure if the phone agents have a way to ID seat numbers on hard tickets awaiting pick up at the venues.

[mike42]

It was never called Jack Kent Cookie Field... unless I'm mistaken?

I believe it was called RalJohn Stadium, until the FedEx sponsorship.

It was called Jack Kent Cooke Stadium from 1997-1999.

[Mark The Homer]

Yes, it was called Jack Kent Cooke Stadium originally.

"Raljon" referred to the property and the zip code.

IIRC, when Snyder took over, the stadium was referred to as "Redskins Stadium" for a short while. It might have been the 1999 season. I wouldn't bet the house on it, but that's what I remember. "Welcome to Redskins Stadium", said the announcer.

After a short time, it changed to "FedExField."

Another thing that changed in 1999 was the name of the cheerleaders. They had been "The Redskinettes", and that was changed to "The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders." This wasn't formally announced, but the cheerleaders were suddenly referred to in the latter phrase starting the first 1999 preseason game. I do remember this specifically.

[Edwardpena69]

So I wanna plan a trip to Landover to watch the skins, within the Next year. But I figure since I'm in the area I also wanna see the Capitol also. So should I get a hotel in Dc or Landover? How much would a taxi cost to travel between the two? Would renting a car be better? What is driving like in that area? Any suggestions on must see monuments in Dc? Any good restaurant tips? Thank you in advance.

[SonnyandSam]

Yes, it was called Jack Kent Cooke Stadium originally.

"Raljon" referred to the property and the zip code.

IIRC, when Snyder took over, the stadium was referred to as "Redskins Stadium" for a short while. It might have been the 1999 season. I wouldn't bet the house on it, but that's what I remember. "Welcome to Redskins Stadium", said the announcer.

After a short time, it changed to "FedExField."

Another thing that changed in 1999 was the name of the cheerleaders. They had been "The Redskinettes", and that was changed to "The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders." This wasn't formally announced, but the cheerleaders were suddenly referred to in the latter phrase starting the first 1999 preseason game. I do remember this specifically.

I also remember Snyder changing it to Redskins Stadium until he closed the FedEx Field naming deal.

[dublin andy]

So I wanna plan a trip to Landover to watch the skins, within the Next year. But I figure since I'm in the area I also wanna see the Capitol also. So should I get a hotel in Dc or Landover? How much would a taxi cost to travel between the two? Would renting a car be better? What is driving like in that area? Any suggestions on must see monuments in Dc? Any good restaurant tips? Thank you in advance.

I just made a trip and stayed in Arlington and took the metro out to the game. I had originally wanted to stay in DC but the hotels were too expensive. Arlington was perfect though. 5 minutes or so on the metro into central DC to see the sights etc. So I wouldn't think a car is necessary. From Arlington it took less than an hour to get to the stadium although that includes about a 10-15 minute walk from the metro station to the stadium so if you're not a fan of walking, maybe you should get a car. Having said that, the traffic looked appalling getting out of the stadium after the game so I wouldn't have fancied that at all.

[joe]

So I wanna plan a trip to Landover to watch the skins, within the Next year. But I figure since I'm in the area I also wanna see the Capitol also. So should I get a hotel in Dc or Landover? How much would a taxi cost to travel between the two? Would renting a car be better? What is driving like in that area? Any suggestions on must see monuments in Dc? Any good restaurant tips? Thank you in advance.

don't stay in Landover, it is not near anything but the stadium. dublinandy's advice is sound. Arlington is on the Orange and Blue metro lines, which will take you to the Smithsonian station on the mall and to FedEx field. the walk to FedEx from the metro is about a mile, but many make it every game day and unless you buy a parking pass with your tickets, a car does you no good. Besides, Washington Metro Traffic is the second worst in the country.

[RFKFedEx]

Mr. Day's bar in north Arlington (orange Metro line) has a game day bus. Same for Crystal City Sports Pub in south Arlington (blue and yellow lines). I believe food and limited beverage are covered for about $50 per head.

Some of the bar charters cater their own tailgate parties in the bus lots, but I'm unsure about these two.

Dig a little deeper if interested.

[E33Green]

I thought it was funny when Tony Kornheiser said "It's a good thing his sons names aren't Peter, and Enos". hahahaha

Would have been great!

[RFKFedEx]

Secondary market ticket prices have been unusually high this week for the Carolina game. The first three home games this year were all about 20% lower than now. Maybe its Scam Newton v RG3 drawing a bigger than normal crowd.

Looks like I'll be hitting up hustler's row on Sunday.

[skinfan2k]

Secondary market ticket prices have been unusually high this week for the Carolina game. The first three home games this year were all about 20% lower than now. Maybe its Scam Newton v RG3 drawing a bigger than normal crowd.

Looks like I'll be hitting up hustler's row on Sunday.

yeah but i see that for the rest of the season. i havent seen any scalpers around the stadium at all the last 2 home games.

[RFKFedEx]

yeah but i see that for the rest of the season.

Well the prices for future games are always high in the weeks and months before those games are played.

Its the actual week of the game when prices and market demand can be most accurately gauged IMO.

[skinfan2k]

Well the prices for future games are always high in the weeks and months before those games are played.

Its the actual week of the game when prices and market demand can be most accurately gauged IMO.

oh i know that but now with SRO, those have driven the prices for all the games so far.

[RFKFedEx]

oh i know that but now with SRO, those have driven the prices for all the games so far.

driven prices up or down?

[skinfan2k]

driven prices up or down?

down sorry lol. its so easy getting tickets online now actually before game time because of SRO. you can easily get tickets for under 20 bucks and i dont need to even worry about scalping for uppers