Despite being named the Washington Commanders, the nation's capital's NFL team hasn't actually played football in D.C. since 1997, when they moved to Landover, Md.
That's seemingly about to change. On Monday, the organization agreed to a deal with the District of Columbia to build a stadium at the site of the old RFK Stadium, which they called home from 1961 to '96.
NBC Sports' JP Finlay shared a look at some renderings of the new stadium on X (formerly Twitter). If all goes according to plan, doors will open in 2030:
NEW: Rendering of the new RFK Stadium with a glass roof and views of the US Capitol. Timeline to open stadium in 2030. pic.twitter.com/ZJOLUf3ecy
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 28, 2025
The plans—which include a full 180-acre blueprint with housing, hotels, recreation, riverfront commons, restaurants, and more—have Washington fans fired up:
Like so many Washingtonians, the best memories of my youth were in these seats at RFK Stadium with my family. Visions can come true and we are bringing the team home!! @Commanders pic.twitter.com/64ptpzmb8j
— Mark Ein (@Markein) April 28, 2025
Jayden Daniels opening the new RFK stadium in 2030 still being in his prime and hopefully healthy is going to be a movie. pic.twitter.com/Q5aGdxRNZk
— Zac (@DCzWall) April 28, 2025
NFC East reading about RFK stadium realizing the sell of the team was real and Dan ain’t coming back!#RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/DSx2t2By5r
— Deuce__ @redzoneinthelab podcast (@redzoneinthelab) April 28, 2025
Snyder out
— Habitual Wine Sipper 🥃 (@DukeOfDrinkwell) April 28, 2025
Franchise QB
Trip to NFC Championship
New stadium back at RFK#RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/zvldBDFgxV
The Commanders will reportedly pay $2.7 billion towards the $4 million project, with D.C. contributing $500 million, EventsDC adding $181 million, and another $175 million coming from "stadium activity.” Officials said that $1.147 billion will come from public funds, which is far less than other NFL stadiums currently under construction.
Rejoice, Washington fans, you officially have your team back.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Commanders, D.C. Reveal Renderings of Proposed Stadium at Old RFK Site.
