FedEx Field is set to get millions of dollars worth of upgrades. News4’s Tony Perkins and Jummy Olabanji report.
The Washington Commanders announced the team will spend $40 million to upgrade infrastructure and the fan experience at FedExField.
The team’s new owners have been trying to reinvigorate the enthusiasm of fans who’ve endured years without a championship in a stadium with a subpar reputation.
According to the team, that investment will also go toward:
- New ticket-scanning pedestals
- Three new suites with themes of arcade, team history and military
- Point of sale upgrades
- Updated Commanders branded imagery around the stadium, including signage on the exterior and concourse
- Maintenance repairs to the bowl
- Paint around the stadium
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Anyone heading to the team’s home opener on Sept. 10 can expect to see a difference already, according to Trista Langdon, Senior Vice President of Operations and Guest Experience.
DJ Kool will also perform a live pregame concert before that game.
“Fans will continue to see improvements throughout the season as we continue to invest and make changes to everything from basic infrastructure to a re-imagined pregame ritual,” Langdon said in a release.
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The stadium has also installed a brand-new sound system and video boards, in addition to 12 new food vendors, the team said.
The Commanders' lease at FedExField is set to expire in 2027. Leaders in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have already started to woo the new owners.
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