Northwest Stadium
Landover, MD · Stadium
Northwest Stadium in Landover, the Washington Commanders home you may know as FedExField, follows the NFL clear bag rule. Your main bag has to be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, and you can add a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. A one-gallon freezer bag works too.
Backpacks, coolers, and camera bags all stay home, and there is no bag check, so a non-approved bag means a walk back to the car. The Metro Blue and Silver lines stop at Morgan Boulevard, about a 20-minute walk, which many fans use to skip the Landover traffic.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Northwest Stadium?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear freezer bag
- Small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5"
Not allowed inside
- Purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5" clutch
- Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags
- Coolers, briefcases, and luggage
- Computer bags, camera bags, and cameras with detachable lenses 5 inches or larger
- Folding chairs, outside food and drink, and battery-powered clothing
Medically necessary items are inspected at a specific bag-check gate. The stadium does not allow ceremonial headdresses or face paint, and there is no general bag storage.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Northwest Stadium? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Northwest Stadium does not offer bag check or storage, so anything over the clear bag limit has to return to your vehicle. Pack clear and light before you head to Landover.
Common questions
What is the Northwest Stadium bag policy?
A clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a gallon freezer bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. This follows the NFL clear bag rule.
Is Northwest Stadium the same as FedExField?
Yes. Northwest Stadium is the renamed FedExField in Landover, home of the Washington Commanders.
Are backpacks allowed at Northwest Stadium?
No. Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags are prohibited, even clear ones over the size limit.
What is the bag policy for Commanders games?
The same clear bag rule applies to all Commanders games and stadium events.
Getting there
Gates open
Gates usually open two hours before Commanders kickoff, with concert times on your ticket.
Parking
Stadium lots in Landover use prepaid passes and open hours before kickoff. Expect heavy traffic on the Beltway after the game.
Public transit
The Metro Blue and Silver lines stop at Morgan Boulevard, about a 20-minute walk from the stadium, a common way to skip the lots.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated zones near the stadium. Follow signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Northwest Stadium official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.