After nearly three decades of playing in Maryland, the Washington Commanders will be returning to Washington, D.C., with a new stadium.
The franchise is going back to familiar territory, where it played from 1961 through 1996, to start the upcoming decade.
“Commanders’ new stadium at RFK site expected to open in 2030, seat 65,000, include roof,” Around The NFL wrote on X.
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Located two miles east of the U.S. Capitol, the move positions the team back in the heart of D.C., reconnecting with its roots.
The Commanders aren’t cutting corners with this project, committing a massive $2.7 billion to bring their vision to reality.
The district government is pitching in as well, pledging $500 million toward additional development at the site.
Events DC will contribute $181 million, and another $175 million is expected to come from in-stadium activity.
This financial structure means public funds will cover some of the total cost. Notably, Washington’s $500 million contribution won’t cause cuts from the city’s operating budget.
Instead, funds will come from an extended sports facility fee.
The project needs to clear some hurdles before becoming a reality.
Should everything proceed as planned, construction would begin in 2026, with fans finally walking through the gates of the new stadium four years later.
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