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Washington Commanders get update on new stadium

Stadium talks between the Washington D.C. and the Commanders are heating up.

Joanne Coley

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn reacts during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn reacts during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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For months, conversations have been underway about the future of the Washington Commanders. Now, things are finally moving forward between the franchise and D.C. officials. Still, no deal can be finalized—or even announced—until Congress restores the District’s control over its own budget.

City leaders and the Commanders have been actively discussing bringing the team back to the District over the past year. Under new leadership, the Commanders prioritized returning to Washington, where the franchise once built its legacy. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city officials have been vocal in their support of the move.

But the biggest roadblock to the Commanders stadium isn’t zoning, design, or community feedback—it’s Capitol Hill. Due to a Congressional hangup, The District has opted to pause introducing the next fiscal year budget.

According to a D.C. spokesperson, the District is currently working with the House of Representatives toward restoring the previously approved budget through a solution that is also supported by the President.

That means any stadium announcement will have to wait no matter how far along talks are.

Still, city officials are preparing behind the scenes so they’re ready for action when the time comes.

In February, the D.C. Council unanimously approved a plan to take control of the RFK Stadium site, giving the city full ownership of the land for the first time. That opened the door for a new Commanders stadium.

But until federal approval, the team’s return to D.C. remains on hold.

EDIT: A previously published version of this story stated inaccurately the level of control Congress has over the Washington D.C. budget.

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Joane Coley
JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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