
The Washington Commanders have unveiled brand new renderings of what their new stadium will look like.
The NFL team released the first images of the arena - estimated to open in 2030 - in January, showcasing its exterior with the design leaning into the Lincoln Memorial and iconic skyline that makes up the nation's capital.
Now, they have shown what they plan for the interior of the $3.8 billion stadium project to look like, with the Commanders constructing their new stadium on the old RFK site.
"Inspired by the iconic RFK Stadium, these renderings bridge past and present by showcasing the team's focus on recreating the loud, intense, and intimate atmosphere that defined the franchise's championship era through a continuous, unified bowl," the team said in a statement.
The "unified bowl" design of the 70,000-seater eliminates stacked premium levels and has minimal overhangs to improve the shared viewing experience and ensure clean sightlines for wherever fans are seated.
They are also offering more seating in the lower bowl, whilst simultaneously improving seating angles for those in higher tiers.
HSK - the architects chosen to design the stadium - have also put emphasis on generating a loud atmosphere at the heart of their design, with the addition of the roof also contributing to what the Commanders hope will become one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
"Every aspect of the design is intended to amplify the energy and intensity of the crowd, create an immersive and shared viewing experience, and bring fans closer to the action," Commanders Team President Mark Clouse said.
"Through innovative technology and acoustics designed to maximize crowd energy, the stadium will deliver one of the loudest environments in sports while reflecting the character and pride of the District."
Along with more innovative digital boards that seeks to deliver a more immersive game experience for the fans inside the stadium, the Commanders are also forming a 'Wall of Fans.'
Much like the NBA team Los Angeles Clippers did when they built their $2 billion Intuit Dome, the Commanders are set to assign a specialist area of seating for their most devout fans, only on this occasion, this section will also ensure tickets are affordable and fan-friendly.
D.C. architecture hugely important in stadium design
During a Q&A following the unveiling of the new rendering, HKS Partner and Executive Vice President Mark Williams opened up on how they came about settling on the chosen design, which also showcases a window which looks out to the United States Capitol building.
"The incredible passion the ownership team had from minute one. Mr. [Josh] Harris talked a lot about being eight years old and walking into RFK Stadium," Williams said.
"And you could feel that passion as if that happened last week with him. And he has carried that and will carry that all the way through his whole life. That is so impactful to his experience. So the passion from ownership was one big thing.
"The significance of the memories of RFK Stadium was another piece," he continued. "For decades, people have been yearning to be able to go watch the Commanders again in RFK Stadium and have not had the ability to do that.

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"The monumentality and the architecture of Washington, D.C. as a whole and the impact that has was a big influence, the way that those buildings have inspired how people approach them and go into them and walk through them.
"We want to translate that experience to a multi-purpose sports and entertainment project.
"I have told many people that it's probably the most prominent, best site in the world to have a sports and entertainment project. And it even goes back to the original L'Enfant Plan for Washington, D.C."
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