Northwest Stadium’s 2026 food lineup includes sushi push pops, a crab-shaped stuffed pretzel, smoked turkey legs and a season ticket member menu with 15 items under $10. The Commanders’ Flavors of the Season preview offered a look at what fans can eat around the stadium this fall.
DC Spot attended the September 8 preview in Landover, Maryland, and photographed the food, posted prices and Levy menu sheets. Below are the new items, local vendors and section numbers to save before a game, plus the distinction that matters when budgeting: the value-menu food prices are for season ticket members.
Northwest Stadium food: Quick facts
What’s new at Northwest Stadium in 2026?
The September preview’s menu pairs Chesapeake crab with familiar stadium food and adds several options that are easy to carry back to a seat. Start with the section number: some of the most talked-about items are on the Club Level.
Sushi push pops: Branson Lounge, section 307
The sushi comes in a burgundy Commanders tube. Inside are Maryland blue crab, avocado, flying fish roe and fiery corn puffs, according to the menu shown at the preview. It is listed for Branson Lounge in section 307.
Branson Lounge is on the Club Level
The stadium’s official guide limits Club Level amenities to qualifying tickets, including Club, Dream Seat, Loge, Suite, Executive Suite and Owner’s Club tickets. A standard upper- or lower-level seat does not automatically provide that access. Confirm your ticket before planning a stop for sushi or turkey legs.
Crab stuffed pretzel: DMV Crab Cage, section 137
This one is shaped like a crab, claws and all. The pretzel holds a lemon-tarragon Chesapeake crab filling with mozzarella and provolone, finished with garlic butter and grated parmesan. Find DMV Crab Cage on the main concourse at section 137.
Smoked turkey leg: Branson Lounge, section 307
The whole turkey leg is smoked in-house and served with baked beans and crab chips. It shares the section 307 location and Club Level access requirement with the sushi push pop.
DC BBQ Pocket: section 120
The DC BBQ Pocket wraps 17-hour house-smoked brisket, beans, half-smoked sausage, provolone and mozzarella in handmade dough. The September menu lists it at section 120.
Legends Hot Dog + Pepsi Bundle: $9.99 for all fans
The Legends Hot Dog + Pepsi Bundle costs $9.99 and is available to all fans in Legends Plaza, outside sections 131–134. Each home game will feature a signature hot dog recipe crafted by a former Washington player, paired with a 12-ounce Pepsi product. The preview featured two recipes:
Brian Mitchell’s Bayou Return Dog is an andouille sausage topped with Creole mustard, grilled onions and pepper jack cheese. Santana Moss’s Cowboy Killer Dog is an all-beef hot dog topped with smoked pulled pork, yellow mustard, pickle relish and potato sticks. Check the stand for that game’s specialty dog.
Local food vendors and section locations
Ben’s Chili Bowl, Capo Deli, Fuzzies Burgers and Whitlow’s are among the partners featured on the September 8 menu. Use this table to see which stops are near your seats.
Location note: These section numbers come from the menu sheets photographed at the preview. The stadium’s online concessions guide differs on a few locations, including Ben’s and Bruster’s. The stadium team has acknowledged the discrepancies and confirmed that it is working to correct the website. Until those updates are complete, confirm the game-day stand signs or ask Guest Services before making a long walk.
| Vendor | Sections | Featured food |
|---|---|---|
| Ben’s Chili Bowl | 124, 415, 441 | Chili con carne and chili cheese fries |
| Bruster’s Ice Cream | 135, 403 | Ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and The Commander mango-dragon fruit sorbet |
| Capo Deli | 320, 405 | Italian combo with capicola, Genoa salami and provolone |
| Fuzzies Burgers | 319 | The Fuzzy smashburger and Pickleback Fries |
| Los Cinco Tacos | 320 | Braised beef barbacoa tacos with onion, cilantro and green and orange sauces |
| The Peach Cobbler Factory | 317 | Banana pudding and peach cobbler with ice cream |
| Stuggy’s | 420 | Crab mac and cheese and a crab soft pretzel |
| Whitlow’s | 341 | The National hot dog and The District half-smoke |
Fuzzies’ burger comes with American cheese, dill pickles and Static Sauce. Its Pickleback Fries get vinegar, garlic and dill, with Lightning Ranch on the side. At Whitlow’s, The National adds jalapeño beer cheese, bacon, crispy onions and sweet-and-spicy sauce; The District pairs a half-smoke with chili, coleslaw, onion and yellow mustard.
Commanders season ticket member value menu prices
The 2026 season ticket member value menu has 15 items under $10, including 10 under $5. That includes a $3.99 jumbo hot dog, $8.49 chicken tenders with fries and a $9.99 smashburger with chips.
The Commanders say every value-menu item is discounted by at least 50% for members, with prices averaging 20% below last season’s member prices. The full program is described in the team’s 2026 value-menu announcement.
| Item | Member price |
|---|---|
| Aquafina water, 20 oz | $2.49 |
| Bagged chips | $2.99 |
| Grandma’s cookie | $2.99 |
| Pepsi soda, 20 oz | $3.49 |
| Gatorade | $3.49 |
| Jumbo hot dog | $3.99 |
| Nachos | $3.99 |
| French fries | $3.99 |
| Bavarian pretzel | $4.49 |
| Souvenir popcorn | $4.99 |
| Encore Italian sausage | $5.99 |
| Souvenir soda | $7.49 |
| Ben’s bowl of chili | $7.99 |
| Chicken tenders and fries | $8.49 |
| Smashburger and chips | $9.99 |
These are member prices, not the regular prices for every fan. A hot dog and 20-ounce Pepsi add up to $7.48 at the listed member rates, before any applicable tax. The $9.99 value-menu smashburger should also not be confused with Fuzzies’ separately listed specialty burger.
Prices for the sushi push pop, crab stuffed pretzel and other specialty items were not shown on the photographed menu sheets. Those items are outside the 15-item value menu listed here.
Drinks and the $5 Bud Light offer
$5 Bud Lights will be available to all fans in Legends Plaza, outside sections 131–134, the stadium team confirmed. This offer is separate from the member-only food menu and does not mean every beer at every concession is $5. Legends Plaza will also have the $9.99 Legends Hot Dog + Pepsi Bundle for all fans, pairing a rotating specialty hot dog designed by a former Washington player with a Pepsi product.
New cocktails shown at the preview include the Raise Hail Refresher with Aspen Vodka, pineapple, lime, Starry and grenadine; an Aspen Espresso Martini with cold brew and coffee liqueur; and Casamigos Ranch Water with tequila, lime, Starry and blue curaçao.
Plan your Northwest Stadium food stops
The Commanders’ first regular-season home game is against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. Confirm kickoff and tickets through the official Commanders schedule.
For Metro, take the Blue or Silver Line to Morgan Boulevard. The stadium lists the walk as approximately one mile, or 20 minutes, on its public-transit guide. If you drive, purchase parking ahead when possible and follow the directions for your assigned parking lot.
Save your preferred food locations before arriving, and group them by the level your ticket can access. Specialty menus and stand availability can change between games and concerts. For more fall plans around the region, browse DC Spot’s Washington DC fall festival guide and our Things to Do stories.
Northwest Stadium food FAQ
Where can you get sushi push pops at Northwest Stadium?
The September 8, 2026 menu lists sushi push pops at Branson Lounge in section 307. This is on the Club Level, so your ticket must include access.
Where is the crab-shaped pretzel at Northwest Stadium?
The crab stuffed pretzel is listed at DMV Crab Cage in section 137 on the main concourse. It includes Chesapeake crab filling, mozzarella, provolone, garlic butter and parmesan.
Is the Commanders value menu available to everyone?
The 15-item food and nonalcoholic-drink value menu is for season ticket members. All fans can get $5 Bud Lights and the $9.99 Legends Hot Dog + Pepsi Bundle in Legends Plaza, outside sections 131–134.
How much is a hot dog on the 2026 Commanders member menu?
A jumbo hot dog is $3.99 on the season ticket member value menu. A 20-ounce Pepsi is $3.49. These are member prices.
Can any ticket holder visit Branson Lounge?
No. The stadium guide lists qualifying Club, Dream Seat, Loge, Suite, Executive Suite and Owner’s Club tickets for Club Level access. Confirm the access attached to your specific ticket.
Can you bring your own food into Northwest Stadium?
The stadium’s current guide prohibits outside food and beverages. Guests with special dietary needs can request an exception in advance; the guide says requests should be submitted at least 48 hours before the event.
For outside-food exceptions and current entry rules, see the official stadium guide.
Reported by Alex Hussein from DC Spot’s September 8, 2026 visit. Food descriptions, section locations and member prices were checked against the photographed Levy menu and signs, with access, transportation and schedule details checked against official stadium and Commanders pages on September 9. The stadium team subsequently confirmed the Legends Plaza location for $5 Bud Lights, the $9.99 Legends Hot Dog + Pepsi Bundle for all fans, and its work to correct concession locations on the website. Menus, prices and locations may change.
