Washington Commanders Reach $4 Billion Deal to Return to RFK Stadium
The Washington Commanders secured a $4 billion deal to construct a new stadium at RFK Stadium, with funding from both the team and the city.
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Washington Commanders reach $4B deal with DC to build new stadium
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Overview
The Washington Commanders have finalized a $4 billion agreement with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to build a new stadium at the former RFK Stadium site. This project requires D.C. Council approval and involves a $2.7 billion investment from the team along with $1.1 billion from the city for housing, park space, and retail developments over eight years. President Trump celebrated the deal, which aims to boost economic development and job creation in the area. Groundbreaking is anticipated in late 2026, with an expected opening in fall 2030, though public funding remains a contentious issue.
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The Commanders will contribute $2.7 billion, while D.C. will invest approximately $1.1 billion over eight years for the stadium and surrounding developments like housing and retail spaces.
The project includes 5,000-6,000 housing units (30% affordable housing), restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, a sportsplex, and park space.
The stadium is projected to open in fall 2030, with groundbreaking anticipated in late 2026.
The D.C. Council must authorize the use of taxpayer funds (approximately $1.1 billion) for infrastructure and community investments tied to the stadium project.
The team can extend its lease at Maryland’s FedEx Field beyond 2027 until the new stadium is completed, as they own the stadium and land.
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