Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

RFK Stadium opened on October 1, 1961, as District of Columbia Stadium, built at a cost of $24 million on the site of the former District of Columbia National Guard Armory. It was renamed Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969 following the assassination of the Senator and presidential candidate. The Washington Redskins moved in for the 1961 season and stayed for 36 seasons until moving to FedExField in 1997. The Washington Senators called the stadium home from 1962 until the franchise relocated to Texas and became the Rangers in 1972. The stadium hosted the 1962 and 1969 MLB All-Star Games, and the Senators' last home game in 1971 featured President Richard Nixon in attendance. D.C. United began play at RFK in 1996 as a founding member of Major League Soccer, winning multiple MLS Cups there before moving to Audi Field in 2018. The stadium also hosted the Washington Whips and Washington Diplomats of the NASL, and the Washington Freedom of women's soccer. The venue hosted five NFC Championship games for the Redskins, numerous international soccer matches including World Cup qualifiers, and several major concerts. The stadium closed on September 15, 2019, and demolition began in 2023, with completion expected in 2026. The site is planned to be redeveloped as part of the RFK Campus project.

RFK Stadium hosted five NFC Championship games for the Washington Redskins. It was the site of the 1962 and 1969 MLB All-Star Games. The stadium was originally named District of Columbia Stadium before being renamed after Robert F. Kennedy in 1969. D.C. United won three of their four MLS Cup titles while calling the stadium home. The venue hosted numerous international soccer matches, including World Cup qualifiers for the United States men's national team. The stadium was designed with a distinctive circular shape, making it one of the last of the 'cookie-cutter' multi-purpose stadiums. The U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument were visible from the stadium. The stadium was built on the site of the former D.C. National Guard Armory. It was one of the first stadiums designed to accommodate both baseball and football. The stadium's last event was a D.C. United match in 2019.