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Washington Commanders Strike Deal to Build New Stadium at RFK Site

A binding agreement sets the stage for the Commanders' return to their former home, pending D.C. Council approval and financing arrangements.

The RFK Stadium site would be the location of a new home for the Washington Commanders under a preliminary agreement between the city and the team. MUST CREDIT: Craig Hudson/For The Washington Post
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Multiple news outlets on Sunday reported that the Washington Commanders will announce their move back to the nation’s capital as soon as Monday. The team moved to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, in 1997.

Overview

  • The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia have finalized a deal to construct a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site, with an official announcement expected Monday morning.
  • The project, estimated to cost over $3 billion, includes plans for a mixed-use campus featuring housing, retail spaces, and event facilities.
  • Commanders owner Josh Harris has expressed a goal of opening the new stadium by 2030, with the team remaining at their current Maryland stadium until its completion.
  • The D.C. Council must approve any taxpayer funding for the project, with Council Chairman Phil Mendelson opposing the use of public dollars for the stadium.
  • The RFK site holds historical significance for the team, having been their home from 1961 to 1996 during a period of three Super Bowl victories.