StadiumDBRobert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
| Capacity | 56 692 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| City | Washington |
| Clubs | - |
| Inauguration | 01.10.1961 (Washington Redskins - New York Giants, NFL) |
| Record attendance | 58 012 (USA - Portugal, 1996) |
| Cost | $ 24mln |
| Address | 2400 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC |
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