The Commanders return to RFK became official Wednesday as the D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favor, to approve the massive $3.8 billion stadium project. After nearly three decades in Maryland, Washington will return home to the site where they won three Super Bowl championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decisive council approval means the Commanders will build a new 65,000-seat venue on the RFK Stadium site, which served as the franchise’s home from 1961 to 1996. The return to RFK Stadium<\/strong> represents more than just a venue change\u2014it’s a homecoming to where the organization’s greatest memories were created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team owner Josh Harris celebrated the milestone decision in his official statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Today is a historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization and our fans,” Harris said. “With the council’s approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasting economic growth for our city. We are deeply grateful for the warm return to the district and the center of the DMV, and look forward to officially bringing the team back to its spiritual home in 2030.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The new venue is scheduled to open in 2030, perfectly timed to host major events including the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup and potentially a future Super Bowl. This timeline gives the organization six years to design and construct a state-of-the-art facility worthy of the franchise’s storied history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The return to RFK also brings significant economic benefits to the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Stadium Set to Open in 2030<\/h2>\n\n\n\n