Commanders release renderings of new stadium

Commanders release renderings of new stadium

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Key Points:

  • Washington is planning a new 70,000-seat transparent domed stadium with views of the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument, designed to evoke the look of RFK Stadium where the team played from 1961-96.
  • The stadium's interior will be designed to maximize crowd noise, aiming to restore the home-field advantage Washington enjoyed at RFK, where they won three Super Bowls and had a strong winning record.
  • The nearly $4 billion stadium project is expected to be completed by the 2030 season and will be part of a mixed-use development on a 180-acre site, with at least 30% dedicated to public recreational facilities.
  • Washington owner Josh Harris and D.C. officials plan to use