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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles (3 km) due east of the U.S. Capitol building , near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory .
- District of Columbia Stadium, (1961–1969)
- $24 million, ($235 million in 2022 dollars)
- October 1, 1961, (62 years ago)
- Washington, D.C.
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Dec 9, 2022 · The venue opened in 1961 as the D.C. Stadium and was renamed in honor of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1969. City leaders and special guests shared memories of the multi-use stadium from its long ...
Nov 3, 2022 · Initial Sale of Authentic Stadium Seating Begins Today& Washington, DC (November 3, 2022) – Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced the kickoff of Farewell RFK Stadium, a project to celebrate and honor the legacy of DC’s most iconic sports and concert venue, while also sharing timely updates regarding ongoing demolition activities.
Dec 8, 2022 · She said that a dilapidated stadium was not an appropriate tribute to former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, for whom the stadium was renamed in January 1969, and that she intended to honor ...
Dec 9, 2022 · Speakers highlighted the richness of the 61-year old stadium's history. Vice President for Community Affairs of the Washington Nationals Gregory McCarthy shared a story about the time RFK hosted ...
Dec 16, 2022 · In Washington, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium — known as RFK stadium – which hosted many of the capital’s beloved sports teams – is decades old and now defunct. It holds many memories ...
It received its present name 8 years later when it got named after the murdered senator Robert F. Kennedy. RFK Stadium was the first stadium to be designed to be able to host multiple sports, in particular American football and baseball matches, hence the odd asymmetric shape of the stands.
