The historic day has finally happened as the Washington Commanders are officially headed back home to Washington, D.C.
The Commanders are going back home where they belong.
The moment every Washington Commanders fan has been waiting for has finally happened. There are no more what-ifs or questioning if it’ll really happen. The Commanders are headed back home to Washington, D.C., where they belong, after a long process.
The team hasn’t played at RFK Stadium since 1996, and the franchise is headed back to its roots, but with a new era on and off the field.
Officially returning home
The D.C. City Council had its final voting today, which ended in an 11-2 vote giving the second and final approval for a massive #3.8 billion project to return to the old RFK Stadium site by 2030.
This is a move that the fan base has been waiting for, and Josh Harris has officially made the biggest off-field move since he bought the franchise just two years ago. The 65,000-seat stadium will be one of, if not the best, stadium in the United States with Harris. Harris released a statement after the Council’s voting made the move for the 2030-2031 season official.
“Today is a historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization, and our fans. With the Council’s approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasting economic growth for our city. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and collaboration between Mayor Bowser, Chairman Mendelson, the Council, and the countless community, business, and labor leaders whose voices and input helped shape the process every step of the way. 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.”
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has been very passionate about this project and released her own statement after the decision.
“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 opportunities for DC residents. This will be the largest economic development project in DC history, it will supercharge our Growth Agenda, and we’re ready to deliver for our city – our businesses, our people, our project. We’re on a path to opening day in 2030, and we’re ready to get DC residents and businesses to work right now, building housing, retail, hotels, parks, an NFL stadium, a Sportsplex, and more in the best city in the world.
“With the Commanders, we have the right partner at the right time, and I want to thank Josh Harris, Mark Clouse, Andy VanHorn, and the entire ownership group for their good faith negotiations. I want to thank our partners in Congress, including Chairman Comer and Congresswoman Norton, who helped us gain control of RFK, and the DC Council for getting this deal across the finish line. I want to thank the community for making your voices heard throughout this process. And, finally, I want to thank my ‘can’t stop, won’t stop, never quit’ team at DC Government. Let’s win.”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or part of the younger generation, there’s a lot to be excited about with the nostalgia of the team returning to Washington, D.C, and the additional changes in the surrounding area making for a better sporting experience all around. The product on and off the field has been its best in a very long time, and the NFL draft is coming to Washington, D.C. in 2027, followed by the new RFK Stadium and endless possibilities for major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and the World Cup.
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