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Commanders show new stadium design with 2030 opening still on track

HKS says the bowl design draws from RFK Stadium

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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A look at the Commanders’ new stadium scheduled to open in 2030: https://t.co/vqapIKo1dl Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Washington Commanders shared another look at the stadium they plan to open in 2030. HKS said the concept uses a continuous bowl inspired by RFK Stadium.

Why it matters: The venue project remains one of the franchise's biggest off-field timelines, and 2030 is still the key date attached to it. Until construction milestones arrive, design releases are the clearest public marker of progress.

By the numbers: A 2030 opening would place the new stadium four NFL seasons beyond the current 2026 campaign.

What to watch: Watch for formal construction updates and any revision to the 2030 target as the project moves from renderings to build milestones.

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