RFK Stadium between 1961-1996.
Washington played at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium (formerly D.C. Stadium) from 1961 to 1996.
Because that is where the stadium is. There are no stadiums in VA or DC large enough to host an NFL team.
its in Landover,MD
Redskins play the vikings
The redskins currently play in Washington D.C. So technically are not Virginia's team. Still most Virginians like the Redskins and consider them the home team. The Washington Redskins headquarters and training camp are located in Ashburn and Richmond, Virginia respectively, while their stadium is located in Landover MD.
The Redskins play at FedExField. It was called Jack Kent Cooke Stadium up until 1999. The stadium is in Landover, Maryland which is in Prince George's County, Maryland. Exit 16 off Interstate 495 takes you to the stadium. The exit is usually open only on game days. FedExField is the largest stadium in the NFL. So now you know where the Washington Redskins play. Now, let's look at some facts about the Washington Redskins.Facts About the RedskinsThe Redskins were originally know as the Braves.The first victory for the franchise (while they were still known as the Boston Braves) was over the New York Giants (14-6).The Redskins moved to Washington in 1937 due to small attendances in Boston.The 49 field goal attempts by the Redskins in 1971 is the most attempted by a team in one season.The Redskins hold the record for the most fumble recoveries in one game, 8 (against the St Louis Cardinals in 1976).Dexter Manley is the all-time leader in sacks for the Redskins. He recorded 97.5 sacks in his career as a Redskin.The Redskins have won 12 division championships, 6 in the NFL East and 6 in the NFC East.
The Redskins moved to DC from Boston in 1937.
The main sponser of the Washington Redskins organization is FedEx, which has its label attached to their football stadium in Landover Maryland, FedEx Field.
On the redskins..
FedEx Field holds 82,000 people.
The Washington Redskins play American Football.