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Tailgating at Northwest Stadium

Tailgater Supply ยท Game-day sheet

Rules last verified Oct 14, 2026 against northweststadium.com and commanders.com. Rules change; check the official pages the week of the game.

4 hrslots open before kickoff
5 hrsthe RedZone Lot opens
Kickoffall tailgating ends
CashGray Lot only, day of

Where to park

RedZone
The stadium's preferred tailgating lot. Opens 5 hours before kickoff, with wider spaces for bigger vehicles.
Gold
Lots A, D, E, F, G and H
Black
Lots A, E and F
Burgundy
Lots D, F, G and H. No tailgating in H-Burgundy.
Gray (cash)
Day of only, first come, first served. Turn left onto Brightseat Road before the main lots. It can sell out 2 to 3 hours before the game.
Bus / RV
Bus/RV pass, entering from Sean Taylor Road. Vehicles 17 x 7 feet and up need it.
Accessible
Lots E, F and H, with a state placard or plate plus a prepaid pass. First come, first served.

Official parking map: d26qc862jzoz7s.cloudfront.net/misc/2026-Parking-Map-with-Added-ADA.pdf

Getting out

  1. Take Metro. Morgan Boulevard is a 20-minute walk. After the game, Morgan Boulevard and Downtown Largo are the only stations open for entry.
  2. Rideshare from the RedZone. Exit at Gate A and follow the signs to the Rideshare Lot at the back of the RedZone Lot, about a 5-minute walk.
  3. Wait it out. Lots stay open 2 hours after the game. Sit tight and let the Beltway clear before you merge.

Skip this: Merge onto the Beltway with everyone else. Don't.

The rules

Grills
Allowed. Put it out before you go in. Ash goes in the ash dumpsters, and a hot grill never goes in or under a vehicle.
Alcohol
No lot-specific rule, but public drunkenness is out. Inside: 21 and over, photo ID, 2 drinks per purchase.
Tents
Tents, canopies, umbrellas and tarps come down before you go in.
Your space
One spot per pass. Nothing in drive lanes, crosswalks, unloading areas or open spaces.
Who's allowed
Everyone in the lots needs a ticket or a parking pass for that day's event.
Not allowed
Drones. Selling food, drinks or merch without written approval.
When it ends
Tailgating ends at kickoff. Lots close 2 hours after the game.
Bags at the gate
Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a 1-gallon freezer bag, plus a clutch about 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Gates open
Times vary by event and are posted on each event's page.

Official pages

The full guide: tailgatersupply.com/blogs/stadium-guides/tailgating-at-northwest-stadium-landover