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Historical · MLB · NFL
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Former home of the Washington Nationals
Washington, DC
Still to visit
Teams
Washington Redskins
NFL · football
1961–1996
Washington Nationals
MLB · baseball
2005–2007
Also known as RFK Stadium · D.C. Stadium
Stadium facts
- Capacity
- 45,596
- Baseball in 2005. The 1961 baseball figure is 43,500. Football or soccer is listed at 56,692 in 1961 and 45,596 from 2005 to 2019.Source for capacity
- Opened
- October 1, 1961
- Opened as District of Columbia Stadium. Ground broken July 8, 1960.Source for opened
Names and sponsors
Timeline
1961
1971
1996
2005
2019
2023
October 1, 1961
Opens as D.C. Stadium
The stadium opened on October 1, 1961, as District of Columbia Stadium, at a cost of $24 million. It was one of the first large parks built for both baseball and football. The name changed to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969.
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Location
- Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront. Closest vibe to Nationals Park; Metro-friendly for downtown sightseeing.
- Downtown / Gallery Place. Central for Capital One Arena nights and Mall days.
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