Why isn’t the stadium in Washington? Good question. The old owner, Jack Kent Cooke, wanted it in D.C. The city said “no thanks” to a new stadium.
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So he built it in Maryland, right off the Capital Beltway. The result? A stadium that feels like it’s in a suburban interstate off-ramp. It’s surrounded by office parks and a Target.
You’ll see fans walking past a Costco to get to the game. Nothing says “NFL football” like buying a 48-pack of toilet paper on your way to kickoff.
The Fans Make It
The Commanders’ fanbase is intense. They’ve been through turmoil—ownership changes, bad seasons, name controversies. Yet they show up.
You’ll see a guy in a hog mask. Another in a full Roman emperor outfit. Why? Because the old team logo was a spear-wielding warrior. Logic is optional.
They even have a “Hail to the Commanders” chant. It’s sung to the tune of “Hail to the Redskins.” The passion is real, even if the lyrics are still awkward.
