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Commanders Pick HKS to Design 65,000-Seat RFK Stadium, Kicking Off Design Work

The Dallas firm’s selection signals a shift from demolition to schematic plans at the RFK campus.

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RFK Stadium, the onetime home of the Washington Commanders football team, the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals baseball teams, and the D.C. United soccer team is being torn down, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • The new venue is planned as a roofed, approximately 65,000‑seat stadium at the RFK site in Washington, D.C.
  • HKS will begin schematic design and lead public engagement sessions with the District in November and December to gather community input.
  • The stadium anchors a private‑led redevelopment valued at roughly $2.7 billion across 180 acres, envisioned as a year‑round civic destination.
  • Plans for the district include up to 6,000 homes, new youth sports facilities, hotel and retail space, at least 30% green space, and preservation of the RFK fields.
  • Project timelines target vertical construction in 2027 with an anticipated opening in 2030, while demolition at the site is already underway.