The Washington Commanders are returning to the District of Columbia.
After months of tense negotiations, local legislators finally approved funding for a $3.8 billion arena on the site of the iconic abandoned RFK Stadium.
The Commanders have big plans for their new homeX/ @FOSPublic money will account for around $1.1 billion of the project after plans were approved by a vote, which came in at an 11-2 margin.
Commanders bosses will now break ground in a bid to complete the 65,000-seater dome in time for the 2030 season.
The stadium will regenerate a neglected part of the capital, and by adding a roof, the path will be paved for Washington to host a Super Bowl for the first time ever.
“An NFL stadium by itself is not a good investment,” said council member Charles Allen.
“But we’re talking about a bigger vision for the city and where we’re going to be in 50 years.”
Front Office Sports claims that last-minute talks prevented Wednesday’s vote from falling apart, with council leaders keen to make amendments.
The Commanders could reportedly have faced financial penalties of up to $10 million for missing development milestones.
Washington chiefs argued that the changes “presented with a list of unworkable and impractical new last-minute demands … which we simply cannot agree to as it jeopardizes the deal.”
Thankfully, a deal was struck.
“Today is a historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization, and our fans,” team owner Josh Harris said in a statement.
RFK Stadium was shuttered in 2017 GettyThe iconic building has been left to fall into ruin[/caption]“With the council’s approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasting economic growth for our city.”
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was a long-time supporter of the team’s proposal, while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was also heavily involved.
“This is the final step in securing our future at the new RFK Stadium,” she said. “Our businesses, our people, our project. Now, let’s get to work.”
What were the Washington Commanders called before?
The Commanders franchise is doing everything it can to move on from former owner Dan Snyder.
Snyder oversaw the scandal-hit organization’s move to ditch the controversial Redskins moniker before passing the torch to Harris.
Harris took over in a $6.05 billion deal in 2023 — a record-breaking sum at the time for a sports team — and hasn’t looked back.
GettyThe Commanders are going back to the scene of their glory years[/caption]On the field, quarterback Jayden Daniels has raised hopes of the glory days returning to the Burgundy and Gold.
Washington lost to eventual champions the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game during the quarterback’s rookie campaign.
The team invested heavily over the offseason, looking to secure a first Super Bowl since 1992.
Now, things are coming together off the field with a relocation from Northwest Stadium firmly on the cards.
RFK Stadium has been left to rot since D.C. United moved out in 2017, but will now be turned into the gleaming new home of an up-and-coming franchise looking to return to the pinnacle.
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