Washington Commanders Finalize $4 Billion Stadium Deal, Return to D.C.

The Washington Commanders have reached an agreement with Washington, D.C., officials to return the NFL franchise to the site of the former RFK Stadium, their historic home from 1961 to 1996. The deal involves a $3.6–$3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK site into a new 65,000-seat stadium with a roof, surrounded by new housing, retail, parkland, and other amenities. The Commanders will invest $2.7 billion, marking the largest private investment in D.C. history, while the city and related agencies will contribute public funds for infrastructure and site improvements. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate significant tax revenue and direct spending over several decades. Approval from the D.C. Council is required for any public funding, and local officials have expressed mixed views on using taxpayer money. Maryland officials, meanwhile, emphasized that the team will honor commitments to Prince George's County as it transitions back to Washington, D.C.