The Washington Commanders and announced on Tuesday a new, multi-year, exclusive naming-rights agreement for the football team’s stadium.
The agreement marks the first time in NFL history a credit union will be the name of a stadium.
The agreement marks a new chapter in the history of the Washington Commanders and will rebrand the team’s home from Commanders Field to Northwest Stadium. On Sept. 15, the two organizations will officially kick off the extension and expansion of their existing partnership at a joint press conference at the stadium before the Commanders’ home opener.
“Northwest Federal Credit Union has been an integral part of this community for generations and we could not be prouder to partner with an organization as committed to the DMV as we are,” said Commanders owner Josh Harris. “As we continue to work toward our goal of building the Commanders into an elite franchise that consistently competes for championships, we are excited to welcome our team and fans to Northwest Stadium and look forward to creating incredible memories together on the field and in the communities we serve.”
Northwest Federal Credit Union President and CEO Jeff Bentley said, “Northwest is thrilled to continue building on the great work we have achieved alongside the Commanders.”
“With a combined history of nearly 170 years in the D.C. metro area, this expanded partnership was an amazing alignment of our values to enrich the local community,” Bentley said. “It is an honor to be able to welcome everyone to ‘Northwest Stadium’ and introduce the inspiring initiatives that this collaboration represents. Together, we look forward to ensuring that Northwest Stadium us an impactful place where we rally together over our common love of football, giving back to the community, and creating memorable experiences that last a lifetime.”
The expanded partnership includes exclusive Northwest branding across the stadium, including a new stadium logo featured on exterior and interior signage, as well as Northwest serving as the team’s jersey patch partner for off-season and in-season practices.
Additionally, the partnership will extend several new experiences and benefits to Commanders fans who are Northwest members, such as discounts on tickets and merchandise.