The NFL's Washington Commanders are currently engaged in discussions with the District of Columbia regarding a potential new football stadium in the nation's capital, as reported by a source familiar with the matter. While no final agreement has been reached, the Commanders have been actively seeking a new stadium, especially following the team's acquisition by Josh Harris' group from Dan Snyder in 2023. Various locations in Washington, Virginia, and Maryland have been considered, with the old RFK Stadium site emerging as a top contender.
Reports suggest that the Commanders and the D.C. government are nearing a potential deal exceeding $3 billion for the construction of a new stadium at the RFK Stadium location. Efforts to secure the RFK site involved lobbying by Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to transfer the land from the federal government to D.C., with successful legislation passing in late 2023. The Commanders' current lease at Northwest Stadium in Maryland extends through 2027, with a new stadium potentially targeted for 2030, aiming to return the team to its former RFK Stadium home where it enjoyed success in the 1980s and early 1990s.