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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. Not to be confused with John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia) or John F. Kennedy Stadium (Bridgeport). 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.
- District of Columbia Stadium, (1961–1969)
- $24 million, ($235 million in 2022 dollars)
- October 1, 1961, (62 years ago)
- Washington, D.C.
John F. Kennedy Stadium, formerly Philadelphia Municipal Stadium and Sesquicentennial Stadium, was an open-air stadium in Philadelphia that stood from 1926 to 1992. The South Philadelphia stadium was on the east side of the far southern end of Broad Street at a location now part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
- April 15, 1926
- City of Philadelphia
- 102,000 (for American football)
Apr 26, 2023 · If you were hoping to see RFK Stadium go out in a final blaze of earth-shaking, concrete-breaking, dust-creating glory—well, bad news. Unlike Seattle’s Kingdome, Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, and many other obsolete mega-venues, RFK will not be decommissioned via getting blown to smithereens.
Dec 9, 2022 · Bye bye RFK: A ceremonial farewell for the iconic stadium. Washingtonians can purchase stadium seats online starting next weekend. As a part of their " Farewell RFK Stadium" campaign,...
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Demolition. The Robert F. Kennedy Stadium is located on the 190-acre RFK Campus to the west of the Anacostia River, and to the east of the Barney Circle and Kingman Park neighborhoods and is adjacent to the west by the D.C. Armory.
Oct 20, 2017 · When D.C. Stadium opened (it would be renamed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, or RFK Stadium, in 1969), it was the first multiuse stadium built explicitly for pro baseball and pro football.
Apr 26, 2023 · A Brief History of RFK Stadium’s Most Notable Events. Travel from opening day in 1961 to last year’s ceremonial goodbye celebration. Written by Patrick Hruby | Published on April 26, 2023. Tweet Share.
