The Washington Commanders and architecture firm HKS have released new renderings of their planned $3.65 billion stadium in Washington, D.C., which is scheduled to open in 2030.
The images depict how the venue will look from multiple vantage points and demonstrate how the design complies with D.C.’s Monumental Axis rules — a requirement that protects views of the city’s historic landmarks and government buildings. To meet this standard, the stadium features a distinctive dip in its center.
_**ABOVE**: rendering of the Commanders’ new D.C. stadium from the east side of the Anacostia River_
The project will be built on 180 acres at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, which was recently demolished.
The Commanders called RFK home from the 1960s through the mid-1990s. Beyond the stadium itself, the development will include extensive mixed-use real estate, with at least 30% of the site set aside for public recreation, open plazas, and green space along the Anacostia River.
_**ABOVE**: a view of the new Commanders’ stadium from the West_
Community engagement has been a central part of the planning process, with D.C. officials, the Commanders, and HKS having held around two dozen local meetings to gather input. The design is expected to continue evolving as feedback from stakeholders and residents is incorporated.
HKS is simultaneously working on the Cleveland Browns’ Brook Park stadium and its surrounding mixed-use development, set to open in the Cleveland suburbs in 2029.