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Commanders Unveil First Renderings for Roofed Stadium at RFK Site Targeting 2030 Opening

HKS proposes a transparent-domed, colonnaded venue aligned with D.C.’s Monumental Axis.

Overview

  • The stadium will rise on the former RFK campus in Northeast Washington, with the team planning a return to the District for the 2030 season.
  • Project schedule calls for vertical construction to begin in spring 2027 following near-complete demolition of the old RFK structure.
  • Capacity remains in flux, with reports ranging from about 65,000 seats to roughly 70,000 as designs advance.
  • Media estimates place the project budget between $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion, with final figures to be set through ongoing planning and review.
  • Team and architect describe a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events, while D.C. officials highlight jobs and transit access.