Washington, D.C
$3 Billion RFK Stadium Proposal May Bring The Washington Commanders Back To D.C.
While it has been nearly 30 years since Washington’s NFL team has played a game in the District, the Commanders are reportedly closer than ever before to signing a deal with the D.C. city council that will bring them back ‘home’ from their current stadium in Landover, Maryland.
While the Commanders have been playing in Landover since 1997, the stadium has been plagued with issues ranging from reportedly poor field quality for the players leading to injuries to stadium infrastructure breaking at the expense of paying fans for years.
So, while the news of a new stadium coming soon is no surprise, the question is more about where it will be located.
What is the deal between the Commanders and the D.C. City Council, and has it been finalized?
No official statement has been made saying any deal has been completed that would bring the Commanders back to the District; however, it’s now being widely reported that the city council and the Washington Commanders are ‘close’ to a $3 billion deal.
The alleged deal would have the District’s government contribute roughly $850 million to the stadium project, while the Commanders would foot the remaining $2.5 billion of the bill.
According to the same reports, the structure of the deal’s financing would allow D.C. to pay $500 million between 2026 and 2030, and the remaining $350 million would be paid off in 2032 through tax revenue generated from the new development.
When is the new stadium going to be built?
According to the Commanders’ new owner, Josh Harris, who has been vocal about his interest in returning the team to the District, a reasonable target would be a completed new stadium by 2030.
Plus, given that this deal reportedly stipulates that the new stadium be completed by 2030, it further insinuates that the project could start as soon as this year if the deal were to go through!
Where is the new stadium going to be located?
All signs point to the stadium taking over the currently decrepit RFK Stadium site, which has been ostensibly abandoned since 2017.
As of March 2025, the demolition of the current RFK Stadium has been underway for just a few months, with mostly interior sections being broken down, whereas it’s expected that demolition of the exterior will commence in April.
According to the Events DC site, the demolition will cost $25 million and is expected to run through Fall 2026.
Why are people opposing this deal?
Those opposing this deal are not without reason; building a new Commanders Stadium in the District would definitely impact property value in the District.
Given the already high cost of living in the District, with options for affordable housing around Washington, D.C. being limited, to say the least, many are upset to see such a high budget of taxpayer funds being used for the stadium rather than affordable housing.
What is the new RFK Stadium going to look like?
Considering the deal has yet to be finalized, it is not guaranteed that a new stadium will be built at the RFK site at this point.
However, some exciting proposals have been made, such as the design from a Virginia Tech Grad that went viral earlier this year.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A Texas man accused of shooting at a United States Secret Service agent near the Washington Monument earlier this month has been indicted on federal charges, the Justice Department announced Friday.
A federal grand jury indicted 45-year-old Michael Marx with “assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon” and “using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence,” in connection with the May 4 incident, in which a stray bullet struck a teenage bystander.
“Today’s indictment reflects the gravity of the defendant’s actions on one of the most heavily visited public spaces in the nation,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday, in part. “The evidence shows Marx not only carried an illegal firearm into DC, but he fired it at uniformed officers, wounding an innocent teenage bystander who was simply visiting the National Mall with his family on a spring afternoon.”
Authorities previously charged Marx with assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon, using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, an undercover Secret Service agent initially noticed Marx trying to conceal a gun on the right side of his body near 15th Street and Madison Drive NW shortly after 3:30 p.m. on the afternoon of the shooting.
At the same time, the motorcade for Vice President J.D. Vance was leaving the White House, passing through the area just up the street.
Uniformed Secret Service officers arrived to provide backup, finding Marx along the path of Vance’s motorcade. The attorney’s office said officers began to give the Texas man verbal commands, but he started running through a crosswalk and eventually fired at one of the agents as he reached the sidewalk.
The bullet struck the teenage bystander, who was walking behind the agent, in the leg, according to the DOJ.
Agents quickly returned fire, striking Marx in the hand, left arm, and upper body, according to court documents.
Court documents state that agents used Marx’s Texas driver’s license, which he was carrying, to identify him as the gunman. Investigators also identified various aliases Marx allegedly went by, including Patrick Michael and Michael Zavici.
While in the hospital, he allegedly made statements to officers, including ”F— the White House,” and “kill me, kill me, kill me,” the DOJ noted in a release.
Police found a Sig Sauer P365 handgun loaded with 9mm ammunition from the street where Marx fell.
4 things to know about the weather:
- Abundant sunshine
- Temps slightly cooler than average
- No rain in sight — again
- Mid-week warmup
May is drawing to a dry, comfortable close, in stunning contrast to the very soggy Memorial Day weather we saw last weekend.
That 10-day stretch of rain put a definite dent in our drought, according to the weekly national drought monitor, but it seems that was the end of the improvement for a while: There’s almost no clouds in sight for the DMV for several days.
Enjoy the many hours of sunshine on Saturday. The high pressure coming in from the Hudson Bay brings a stiff north wind, but the day will also be sunny and comfortable, with highs in the mid 70s.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
The wind will die down after dark, and Sunday morning will be bordering on chilly. Expect widespread mid/upper 40s in most of the D.C. area, with urban centers and bayside communities staying just above 50°. Sunday afternoon will be just a bit warmer, in the mid 70s, but with far less of a breeze.
Highs will be back around 80° for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with overnight lows in the comfy 50s. It’ll be a perfect start to meteorological summer (June/July/August).
QuickCast
TODAY:
Sunshine Abounds, Breezy
Wind: North 10-15mph, Gust to 25 mph
Chance of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 70° to 75°
TONIGHT:
Clear Skies
Winds Diminish
Wind: Northwest 10-15 mph
Chance Of Rain: 0%
LOWS: 46° to 54°
SUNDAY:
Mostly Sunny Skies
Pleasant Conditions
Light Breeze
Wind: NW 5 – 10 mph
Chance of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 70° to 76°
MONDAY:
Partly Cloudy
Seasonable
Light Breeze
Wind: West/Northwest 10 mph
Chance of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 76° to 82°
Sunrise: 5:45 Sunset: 8:26
Average High: 80° Average Low: 63°
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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