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Washington Commanders and D.C. Near $3 Billion RFK Stadium Deal

Negotiations focus on a proposed funding split with a 2030 completion goal as D.C. Council raises concerns over public spending.

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Overview

  • The Washington Commanders and D.C. government are negotiating a $3 billion stadium plan at the historic RFK Stadium site, with the team contributing $2.5 billion and D.C. potentially providing $850 million.
  • The RFK land transfer from federal to D.C. control, signed into law by President Biden in January, paved the way for these talks.
  • The Commanders aim to complete the stadium by 2030, as their current lease in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027.
  • D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and others have criticized Mayor Muriel Bowser for a lack of consultation, citing concerns over public funding during a period of budget cuts.
  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has endorsed the move to RFK, calling it a significant economic opportunity and beneficial for the nation.