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Commanders Unveil First Renderings of 70,000-Seat Roofed Stadium at RFK Site

HKS’s design marks a publicly supported return to the RFK campus, reflecting federal planning input as the project targets a 2030 debut.

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Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team released conceptual images showing a continuous colonnade, a sculpted transparent roof and alignment with D.C.’s L’Enfant Plan and Monumental Axis.
  • The venue is planned for the former RFK Stadium site with a capacity around 70,000 and a dome intended to support year-round events and major-event bids.
  • Project costs are estimated near $3.7–$4.0 billion, with roughly $1.1 billion in District backing and the remainder funded by the Commanders.
  • Demolition at the RFK site is reported nearly complete, with vertical construction slated to begin in spring 2027 and opening targeted for 2030.
  • Design and naming remain under public and federal influence, as NCPC chair Will Scharf urges classical features and President Trump has suggested naming the stadium after himself.