The Washington Commanders are officially coming home.
After years of hemming and hawing about the team’s former home, Washington, D.C. finally passed the RFK Redevelopment Act of 2025, which will result in a new home for the Commanders at the site of the former RFK Stadium, starting in 2030.
The city council voted 11-2 to pass the legislation, which will send more than $1 billion in public funds to the team to refurbish the site, add public housing, green space and infrastructure.
The team’s owner Josh Harris will kick in more than $2.5 billion to rebuild the stadium.
What Did The Commanders Say About RFK Stadium?
The Commanders have been eyeing a move back into D.C. proper for years, yet the deal was a non-starter for the city under the toxic ownership of Dan Snyder.
But under Harris, the team and city came together to complete the deal.
Today is a historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization and our fans,” Harris said in a statement. “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.”
The Commanders played at the site of RFK Stadium from 1961-96 until they moved across the Potomac River to Landover, Maryland, in what is now known as Northwest Stadium. They went 162-101-3 with an 11-1 playoff record there, and the site hosted three Super Bowl-championship teams in 1982, 1987 and 1991.
RFK Stadium, which is in the process of being demolished, had been an eye sore despite the surrounding area’s revitalization. Yet, a new stadium and a huge investment from the city, should further improve the site adjacent to the Anacostia River.
It is with great pride that I can say we are officially bringing our Commanders home and turning 180 acres of land on the banks of the Anacostia, on the monumental axis, into jobs and opportunity for DC residents,” D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement after Wednesday’s vote. “This will be the largest economic development project in DC history.”
What Did DC Groups Say About The RFK Stadium Deal?
The Commanders played in Washington, D.C. for 60 seasons after moving from Boston. So even though the deal is great for the politicians, and of course the team, the city’s residents are also excited about bringing the Commanders back to their home.
“This once-in-a-generation deal will benefit district residents for decades to come,” said Malcom Fox, executive director of Opportunity DC and organizer of RFK Now! “The $3.7B investment in Ward 7 will help create the housing, jobs and small businesses necessary to ensure more District residents can afford to live here and have the opportunities to thrive.”
Commanders Make Massive $3.7 Billion Statement About Future