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Owner Josh Harris called Wednesday a “historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization and our fans” after the Washington, D.C. Council gave its final seal of approval for a $3.7 billion deal that will bring the franchise back to the nation’s capital.
The 11-2 vote helped the stadium deal clear its final hurdle with the local legislature and sends the bill to Mayor Muriel Bowser for her signature.
The Commanders are planning on building a new stadium, aligned with a mixed-use development on the site of the old RFK Stadium, which was the franchise’s home from 1961 to 1996.
The team relocated to Landover, Maryland, playing in what is now known as Northwest Stadium since 1997.
Officials hope to open the new D.C. venue in 2030.
“With the Council’s approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasting economic growth for our city,” Harris said in a statement. “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and collaboration between Mayor Bowser, Chairman [Phil] 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.”
Bowser wrote in a post on X that the vote was the “final step in securing our future at the new RFK Stadium.”
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“Our businesses, our people, our project. Now, let’s get to work,” she wrote.
The D.C. Council had given preliminary approval last month.
As part of the deal the team cut with the city, the Commanders are committing $2.7 billion to the building.
A 65,000-seat stadium is the centerpiece of the project, which will also include housing units and a new Sportsplex.
The Commanders also will need to develop the land around the stadium to entice entertainment venues, restaurants and hotels to the site.
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