New renderings of a set-to-be-built venue on the site of the former RFK Stadium for the Washington Commanders have been released.

On Monday, Commanders owner Josh Harris and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the team would be moving back to the site they occupied from 1961 to 1996.

Currently, RFK Stadium stands on the site on the banks of the Anacostia River in the eastern part of the city. The building has been in the process of a prolonged demolition that has been delayed multiple times.

The building was closed back in September 2019, but structural demolition has only begun this year.

With the Monday announcement came renderings of what the stadium might look like – including a clear West-facing façade that offers views straight up East Capitol Street NE toward the US Capitol building and the Washington Monument.

The planned construction will see a roof added onto the building, allowing it to be a possible venue for a Super Bowl.

Let’s bring this franchise back to DC pic.twitter.com/iGb7u6dbvB

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 28, 2025

Renderings of a new football facility to be built on the site of RFK Stadium have been revealed

The DC government announced the plans to bring the Commanders back within the city limits (L-R: team owner Josh Harris, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell)

Currently, the old RFK Stadium continues to stand – despite being set for demolition since 2019 

‘Today is a defining moment for the DMV [DC, Maryland and Virginia] and the Washington Commanders,’ Harris said in a statement.

‘RFK Stadium holds a legendary place in our history – it’s where the team dominated the NFL, capturing three Super Bowls and creating unforgettable memories for fans.

‘Now, we have the opportunity to honor that legacy by building a new world-class stadium – one that is also a once-in-a-generation catalyst for uplifting and transforming our region. 

‘Working hand-in-hand with District and community leaders, we’re focused on delivering an incredible home for our players and fans, creating a landmark venue that reflects the pride of our nation’s capital, and sparking a new era of economic opportunity across the DMV. RFK was once a place our fans loved and opponents feared – we’re determined to make it that way again.’

Per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, only 25 percent of public funding will be put toward the stadium – with the rest coming from the ownership group and investors. 

Estimated costs for the stadium are hovering around $4billion. If it sticks to that price tag, it would be the second-most expensive stadium ever built – behind SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Additionally, a change in name back to the controversial ‘Redskins’ moniker appears to be off the table, with team officials saying ‘the Commander name is where we are.’

The construction of this stadium is pending final approval from the DC City Council, but it is expected a deal will be reached. 

A window in the new venue will provide views of the Capitol and Washington Monument

RFK Stadium was closed in 2019, but a prolonged demolition means it’s mostly still standing

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (center) announces the planned construction of the stadium

Under their former name, the franchise moved to then-named DC Stadium after spending over two decades at the now-demolished Griffith Stadium.

After 35 years at RFK Stadium, the team moved to the suburb of Landover, Maryland and the then-named Jack Kent Cooke Stadium.

The building, which has since held the names FedEx Field and now Northwest Stadium, was built at a cost of $251million at the time (adjusted to $492m for inflation). 

Even under previous owner Dan Snyder, the Commanders had been looking to find a new site for their future for years. Sites across the DMV were considered.