Overview

• RFK Stadium, a historic sports venue in Washington, D.C., has received approval from the National Park Service for demolition.
• The demolition decision follows assessments that concluded the impact on the environment would be minimal.
• Washington Commanders, previously known as the Redskins, are considering a return to the site, which was their home until 1997.
• The stadium has not been used since 2019 and has become a symbol of past sports glories and current dilapidation.
• Local and federal agreements are necessary for the demolition to proceed, and plans for a new stadium are linked to the team's potential return.