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The Commanders Just Picked Their Stadium Architect — And It Changes Everything for D.C.

Posted by Chris Colgan on November 13th, 2025

The Washington Commanders just took their first real step toward a new home: the team has selected HKS — one of the world’s top stadium designers — to lead the vision for a 65,000-seat domed stadium at the RFK site in Washington, D.C.

According to reporting from the Washington Business Journal, this selection marks the team's first major commitment toward creating a modern, fully enclosed NFL venue that can anchor year-round entertainment and redevelopment.

This is the moment fans, developers, and city leaders have been waiting for. And if you follow real estate or regional growth, this project is about a lot more than football.

Why This Matters: HKS Doesn’t Build “Regular” Stadiums

HKS is the firm behind some of the most talked-about venues in…

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Trump Wants His Name on the Commanders’ $3.7 Billion Stadium — Here’s Why It Matters for Northern Virginia

Posted by Chris Colgan on November 8th, 2025

By Chris Colgan | Real Nova Network

The Big Picture

Multiple sources told ESPN that President Donald Trump wants the new $3.7 billion Washington Commanders stadium named after him — and the White House isn’t denying it.

Trump reportedly made his wishes clear to members of the Commanders’ ownership group, led by Josh Harris, asking that the new domed stadium planned for the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. bear his name.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told ESPN:

“That would be a beautiful name, as it was President Trump who made the rebuilding of the new stadium possible.”

The move adds political drama to what’s already the largest economic development project in D.C. history, with a massive ripple effect across the…

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