Overview

• The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are in active negotiations for a new stadium at the former RFK Stadium site, with a proposed framework exceeding $3 billion.
• The RFK land transfer from federal to D.C. control was signed into law in January 2025, creating the opportunity for redevelopment without federal construction funding.
• The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Maryland expires in 2027, and team owner Josh Harris has indicated 2030 as a realistic target for opening the new stadium.
• D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson stated that the council was not informed or consulted on the ongoing negotiations, raising governance concerns.
• Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office has declined to comment on the talks, while D.C. faces $410 million in mandated budget cuts that could impact public support for the project.