
Commanders, D.C. reach deal for $4B stadium
John Keim
created: April 28, 2025, 5:27 p.m. | updated: April 28, 2025, 9:31 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The scene at the National Press Club announcing the Washington Commanders' stadium deal was reminiscent of what the organization once enjoyed at RFK Stadium many years ago: a packed house, lots of cheering and many people dreaming of big wins, including Super Bowls.
The Commanders reached an agreement to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the site where RFK Stadium -- their home from 1961 to 1997 -- still stands.
It will be a domed stadium, though owner Josh Harris said they're still deciding whether or not the dome would be retractable.
Washington won three Super Bowls in the 1982-91 span and played in five while calling RFK Stadium home.
"My vision is to bring this as close to our RFK as we can," Harris said, "RFK was truly an inspirational place."
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