No. The vision for the RFK Campus is much bigger than a stadium. The redevelopment will transform approximately 180 acres into a year-round destination with housing, parks and open space, recreation, retail and restaurants, community amenities, and a new home for the Washington Commanders. The goal is to create a campus that serves residents and visitors every day, not just on game days.

Planning, design, environmental review, and infrastructure work are underway now. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030, with other parts of the campus advancing on their own timelines. Because the RFK Campus is a large, multi-phase redevelopment, different elements will move through planning, design, approvals, and construction at different times. The District will continue to provide updates as major milestones are reached.

Community input will continue to be an important part of planning the future of the RFK Campus. The District will hold community meetings and other public engagement opportunities as plans for the campus advance. Residents can use this website to learn about upcoming meetings, review project materials, and find opportunities to provide feedback.

Planning for the RFK Campus includes careful consideration of the surrounding neighborhoods and the transportation network that serves them. The District is studying traffic, transit, pedestrian and bicycle access, parking, infrastructure, and event-day operations as part of the planning and environmental review processes. The goal is to create a campus that is well connected to the rest of the city while minimizing impacts on surrounding communities.

The RFK Campus is already served by Metro, bus routes, trails, and major roadways, and the redevelopment creates an opportunity to improve how people get to and move through the campus. Planning is considering improvements for Metro and bus access, walking and biking connections, roads and intersections, parking and rideshare operations, and other transportation options. Specific improvements will be refined as design, transportation planning, and environmental review continue.

The RFK Campus redevelopment is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform approximately 180 acres of land along the Anacostia River into a new mixed-use neighborhood and destination. Plans include a new Washington Commanders stadium as well as housing, parks and recreation, retail and restaurants, community amenities, and new public spaces and connections to the river. The District’s goal is to create a vibrant, year-round campus that delivers benefits and opportunities for Washingtonians.

Kingman Island and Heritage Island are important natural and recreational assets for the District and will remain protected public spaces. As planning for the broader RFK Campus moves forward, the District will continue to prioritize their environmental, educational, and recreational value and connections to the Anacostia River and surrounding communities.

Yes. The redevelopment of the RFK Campus will create significant opportunities for DC businesses, workers, entrepreneurs, and vendors. The District is committed to ensuring that local and small businesses have meaningful opportunities to participate in the work generated by the project. Information about contracting, procurement, workforce, and other business opportunities will be shared as they become available.

This website will serve as a central source for information about the RFK Campus redevelopment, including project updates, upcoming community meetings, planning materials, and major decisions. Check back regularly as the project moves through planning, design, approvals, and construction.