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Washington Commanders Confirm $3.7 Billion Deal for New Stadium at RFK Site

The team plans to return to Washington, D.C., with a 65,000-seat stadium and mixed-use development targeting a 2030 opening, pending City Council approval.

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Overview

  • The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia have finalized a $3.7 billion agreement to build a new stadium at the former RFK site.
  • The Commanders will contribute $2.7 billion to the project, which includes housing, retail, hotels, parks, and leisure facilities alongside the stadium.
  • The 65,000-seat stadium aims to open by 2030 and host major events like the Super Bowl, revitalizing the area and the franchise's legacy.
  • The plan requires Washington, D.C. City Council approval to proceed, following a federal transfer of the RFK site to the city in December 2024.
  • The team has played in Maryland since 1996 under a lease expiring in 2027, with owner Josh Harris prioritizing the return to the RFK site to reconnect with fans.