WT - Commanders, D.C. officials nearing deal for new stadium at RFK site
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:52 am
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The Washington Commanders are nearing a return to the District after playing more than 25 seasons in Maryland.
The franchise is reportedly close to an agreement with D.C. officials to build a new football stadium on the site of the old RFK Stadium, NBC4 reported on Wednesday.
One source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times that a deal had not been finalized. They also noted that the financial details from the report — which said the Commanders would contribute $2.5 billion to a $3 billion stadium project — appeared outdated.
The Commanders refused to comment on the report.
“In the coming days, we will share more on our growth agenda by highlighting our next budget to grow DC and outlining a plan to realize abundant opportunities at our RFK as we forge ahead with shaping DC’s future economy,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
News about a new stadium had slowed in recent weeks as federal lawmakers slashed $1 billion out of the city’s budget in the middle of the fiscal year, forcing Bowser to revamp her budget proposal for fiscal 2026.
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The Washington Commanders are nearing a return to the District after playing more than 25 seasons in Maryland.
The franchise is reportedly close to an agreement with D.C. officials to build a new football stadium on the site of the old RFK Stadium, NBC4 reported on Wednesday.
One source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times that a deal had not been finalized. They also noted that the financial details from the report — which said the Commanders would contribute $2.5 billion to a $3 billion stadium project — appeared outdated.
The Commanders refused to comment on the report.
“In the coming days, we will share more on our growth agenda by highlighting our next budget to grow DC and outlining a plan to realize abundant opportunities at our RFK as we forge ahead with shaping DC’s future economy,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
News about a new stadium had slowed in recent weeks as federal lawmakers slashed $1 billion out of the city’s budget in the middle of the fiscal year, forcing Bowser to revamp her budget proposal for fiscal 2026.
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