To use a football analogy, that April deal with the city gave the Commanders' return to RFK first-and-goal from 10 yards out. But getting to the district was not an option with him as an owner, according to team, city and council sources involved. RFK Stadium, Washington's home from 1961 to 1996, housed five conference and three Super Bowl champions. Burgundy and gold was visible throughout the room; highlights from Washington's past at RFK Stadium played on a large screen. Harris, who bought the Commanders for $6.05 billion in 2023, grew up watching games at RFK Stadium.