The Washington Commanders and HKS unveiled the first renderings of the team's new venue in Washington, D.C.
According to project architect HKS, the roofed stadium will be a dynamic, year-round destination for sports, entertainment and community engagement, integrating sustainable design practices and reimagining the fan experience through immersive spaces.
The Commanders organization named HKS as architect of the new D.C. stadium in November 2025. There has been no announcement of a build contractor as of January 2026, and the contractors for demolition of the original RFK Stadium are Gilbane and Smoot Construction.
"We are proud to share the first visuals of our future stadium, a defining milestone in the next phase of the development process," said Mark Clouse, president of the Commanders, in a joint press release. "This moment underscores the strength of our partnership with HKS, whose thoughtful, forward-looking approach has helped us shape a concept that is worthy of its extraordinary site along DC's Monumental Axis and truly embodies the spirit and pride of the District."
"HKS is honored to work on one of the world's most extraordinary sports and entertainment sites, and this project calls for an equally extraordinary response," said Mark Williams, HKS global venues director, in the same release. "Every design decision is guided by the significance of place – shaped by its local, regional and national history and generations of memories rooted in RFK Stadium."
Located on the existing RFK Stadium site, the project is set to expand the existing waterfront and enhance the D.C. recreational network.
HKS also was the architect for So-Fi stadium in Los Angeles, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
According to previous reporting from CEG, the new stadium will be surrounded by retail, housing and park space and will be fully enclosed with at least 65,000 seats. The development is funded primarily by the Commanders, who will put up $2.7 billion with $1 billion coming from D.C. taxpayers.
City officials expect to create 5,000 to 6,000 housing units — 30 percent of which they pledge would be affordable for people living below 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. Officials could not offer details about how they will finance the affordable housing, which may require additional investment.
While primarily a sports stadium, the roofed and climate-controlled structure will host all kind events, including concerts and festivals, according to HKS and the Commanders organization.
According to the HKS release, construction is expected to start in spring 2027, with full completion slated for 2030.
