RFK Stadium Reconstruction final project
- Jack Byrne
- May 8
- 2 min read
The Washington Commanders are moving back inside District lines, and will return to their former location at RFK stadium. Northwest, where the team currently plays, is located in Landover, MD. Roughly 5 miles outside city lines.
After successfully leading the team back to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1992, moving the team back to the city was high on Commanders owner Josh Harris’ checklist.
Some of my earliest football memories growing up in the District were going to games at RFK Stadium. It’s time to bring the Commanders home,” said NFL Commissioner and DMV native Roger Goodell. “We are grateful for Josh Harris’ vision and determination and the leadership of Mayor Bowser in moving this transformational project forward. This world-class stadium will not only be an exciting site for NFL games and events in an iconic location but it will also be a community asset and an economic driver.”
In partnership with Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Commanders management group has pledged $2.7 billion into the refurbished stadium.
This would make it the largest private investment in District history. Bowser has also promised to invest taxpayer dollars into the building of the stadium, with over $500 million coming out of DC Residents’ pockets. When asked about the matter, Bowser said, “When we got control of 180 acres of land on the banks of the Anacostia, we knew right away that partnering with the Commanders would be the fastest and surest route to bringing the RFK campus to life. As we focus on the growth of our economy, we’re not only bringing our team home, but we’re also bringing new jobs and new revenue to our city.”
RFK campus, which lies within district Ward 7, has the ability to not only provide citizens with housing options, but also to provide and create jobs for citizens throughout the city. The campus will have 5,000-6,000 housing units, 30% of which are expected to be affordable housing. There will be 8,000 parking spots as well as easy public transportation options. The creation of the stadium would result in 14,000 jobs, as well as 2,000 permanent jobs. The development is also projected to create nearly $20 Billion in revenue over its first 30 years.
But this project to the ownership is not about the money that comes with it. When speaking with DC Officials Harris made it clear that his mission was to usher in a new era of Commander success, this time within the city limits. “RFK Stadium holds a legendary place in our history – it’s where the team dominated the NFL, capturing three Super Bowls and creating unforgettable memories for fans. Now, we have the opportunity to honor that legacy by building a new world-class stadium – one that is also a once-in-a-generation catalyst for uplifting and transforming our region,” Harris said.
Harris, a Chevy Chase, MD resident, who also owns the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76’ers, made it his personal mission to bring the Commanders back to success, and make them the face of the district once again.
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