What is planned for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium site?

A new $3.7 billion multi-purpose stadium and an 180-acre mixed-use campus featuring housing, sports facilities, and public green spaces.

When will the new stadium at the RFK site be completed?

The new stadium is projected to be completed by 2030.

Who is designing the new stadium for the Washington Commanders?

The architectural firm HKS is designing the new stadium for the Washington Commanders at the RFK Stadium site.

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RFK Stadium Site: New Era Dawns With Modern Stadium Plans

15 Jan

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Summary

New renderings reveal a $3.7 billion multi-purpose stadium by HKS.
The 180-acre campus includes housing, sports facilities, and green spaces.
RFK Stadium demolition concludes, making way for transformative development.

RFK Stadium Site: New Era Dawns With Modern Stadium Plans

The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium site is entering a transformative phase with the unveiling of conceptual renderings for a new, $3.7 billion stadium. Designed by HKS, the modern, multi-purpose venue is slated for completion in 2030, coinciding with the final demolition stages of the original RFK Stadium. This development is part of a significant 180-acre mixed-use campus along the Anacostia River.

The design aims to honor the legacy of the old stadium while aligning with the city's monumental axis. The new venue is expected to host 65,000 to 70,000 spectators. The broader redevelopment plan encompasses 5,000 to 6,000 new homes, including affordable units, alongside youth sports facilities, retail, hotels, and substantial public green spaces.

Years of planning culminated in this vision after the original stadium closed in 2019. Federal control of the site was transferred to D.C. via a 99-year lease signed into law in January 2025. While the stadium is on schedule, full mixed-use development might extend into the 2040s due to zoning reviews, though community input has been actively sought.