RFK Stadium is being dismantled to make way for a new $3.7 billion venue (Getty Images)
It won’t be long before there are no remnants of RFK Stadium as the historic venue continues to be methodically dismantled before a $3.7 billion reconstruction begins.
Last month, the Washington Commanders and HKS — a global design firm assigned as the lead architect of the project — unveiled the initial renderings for the franchise’s new stadium, which is slated to be completed in time for the 2030 NFL season. The state-of-the-art venue features a sculpted, transparent domed roof, and will be able to accommodate more than 70,000 fans.
"From the beginning, our focus has been on delivering a best-in-class experience for Commanders fans while honoring the legacy of RFK Stadium and our team," Commanders president Mark Clouse said in an official statement. "We're designing a stadium that amplifies the energy of football, supports year-round events and becomes a place the community can be proud of.”
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Mayor Muriel Bowser chimed in: "These renderings give DC a lot to look forward to – a beautiful and unique waterfront stadium and the return of our Commanders; year-round events that are steps away from an entertainment district and public transportation; and, of course, jobs for DC residents and new opportunities for DC businesses.
"I'm grateful for the shared commitment from both the Commanders and HKS to designing an iconic stadium that honors the history of our city – and our skyline – while also being a true catalyst for future opportunity at the RFK campus."
Before Washington D.C. says goodbye to RFK Stadium once and for all, **Mirror U.S. Sports** provided an up-close look at the abandoned venue on its last leg.
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Last January, then-President Joe Biden inked an agreement giving D.C. the authority to develop the site of RFK Stadium, with officials approving the construction of a new $3.7 billion venue for the Commanders.
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Rather than tearing down RFK Stadium with a massive implosion, which would’ve sent considerable dust and unhealthy particles in the air, D.C. opted to employ a beam-by-beam method to protect the environment.
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