When Josh Harris took over as owner of the Washington Commanders, he knew that the home stadium of FedEx Field needed work (to put it kindly). But he might be in for a shock when it comes to actually fixing the stadium. It’s beyond saving.
FedEx Field is widely regarded as the worst stadium in the NFL, and the poor experience isn’t even limited to fans in the stands.
The players never know when the stadium’s deteriorating infrastructure will give out next. And for Sunday’s Week 11 matchup between the Commanders and Giants, it meant that the locker rooms had no hot water for showers.
Giants’ and Commanders’ locker rooms at FedEx Field have no hot water for showers.
A Commanders’ official said: “We had an equipment failure in the main water heater that provides hot water to the field level locker rooms. We can’t resolve the matter without completely shutting…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2023
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that an equipment failure left the stadium’s field level without hot water. The team wouldn’t have been able to fix the issue without shutting down water for the entire stadium, which just isn’t an option during a game. So, both teams were faced with the rough news about the water when they returned to the locker rooms.
Again, FedEx Field is known to have embarrassing problems. Parts of the stands break, pipes burst — it’s terrible.
The latest news of the stadium’s problems predictably had NFL fans making jokes about FedEx Field.
This was how Twitter reacted
So basically these teams will continue to stink. https://t.co/IkobqubAbP
— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) November 19, 2023
Dan Snyder’s legacy lives on. https://t.co/UaEZBmcwLl
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2023
“Don’t worry, fellas. I gotchu.” – Tommy DeVito holding up a 64oz bottle of Acqua di Gio https://t.co/ZDKDPFTxoV
— Joe Praino (@FixYourLife) November 19, 2023
Just fill a pool and toss in Rivera's seat. https://t.co/kSg2FoRbEQ
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) November 19, 2023
They need Ted Lasso https://t.co/GZ5xNXJgAk pic.twitter.com/a9uTscL8Hv
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) November 19, 2023
“Y’all can’t beat the GIANTS!?! Turn off the hot water, Larry!” https://t.co/Jw4ZmTnqmv
— Mensa, Context Warrior (@morelikemensa) November 19, 2023
Josh Harris https://t.co/mPaTH9qbEU pic.twitter.com/Q1AU9EQBH2
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) November 19, 2023
worst stadium in the league dude if the new owners are serious they’ll try to build a new one https://t.co/jQsIXDObIc
— Ron (@WillieDPOYszn) November 19, 2023
Big deal, the Oakland A’s haven’t had indoor plumbing for over a decade. https://t.co/FZYmtoes9Q
— Joe Osborne (@JTFOz) November 19, 2023
