Stunning image of Washington Commanders’ new $3.7bn stadium emerges ahead of historic move

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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.

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.