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D.C. Council Gives Initial Approval to $3.8 Billion RFK Stadium Redevelopment

With cost overrun risk on the Commanders, the measure moves to a final council vote on September 17 ahead of planning for a 2030 opening.

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Overview

  • The council’s 9–3 vote advances a $3.7–3.8 billion mixed-use project on the 174-acre RFK Stadium campus.
  • The District will commit about $1.1 billion in public funds while the Commanders fund at least $2.7 billion and cover any cost overruns.
  • The plan calls for a domed stadium alongside 6,000 housing units, retail space, parks and parking facilities.
  • Council negotiators secured a requirement for the team to hire a majority of D.C. residents for both stadium construction and wider development.
  • Following the preliminary approval, a second and decisive council vote is slated for September 17 before formal planning can begin.