Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

Commanders new stadium — An initial rendering of the new Washington Commanders in Northeast D.C. (Courtesy Washington Commanders/HKS)

An initial rendering showing the new Washington Commanders in front of the U.S. Capitol. (Courtesy Washington Commanders/HKS)

Commanders stadium renderings — An aerial rendering of the new Washington Commanders stadium. (Courtesy Washington Commanders/HKS)

An initial rendering showing the new Washington Commanders in D.C. at night. (Courtesy Washington Commanders/HKS)

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The Washington Commanders unveiled the first renderings of what they plan to build on the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. on Thursday.

It appears as though it will feature a domed roof — something D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and fans have long clamored for.

A news release put out Thursday describes it as a “dynamic, year-round destination for sports, entertainment and community engagement, integrating sustainable design practices and reimagining the fan experience through immersive space.”

Team president Mark Clouse said the design prioritizes the fan experience.

“We are proud to share the first visuals of our future stadium, a defining milestone in the next phase of the development process,” Clouse said in a news release. He added that the design “truly embodies the spirit and character of the District.”

The Commanders selected HKS, a Dallas, Texas-based architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new stadium in November.

The architecture firm joined the Commanders and D.C. in hosting meetings with the community to help inform the stadium’s design, according to the news release.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2030. The stadium is supposed to accommodate 70,000 people when it’s done.

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