Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Trump Seeks Naming Rights for New Commanders Stadium
President Trump wants the new football stadium for the Washington Commanders to be named after him.
The White House agrees, saying it would be a 'beautiful name' and that President Trump helped make the stadium happen.
An intermediary told the team's owners about Trump's wish.
Trump might even talk about it in person when he goes to a Commanders game this Sunday.
This new stadium is a big project costing almost $4 billion, with the team and the city both paying for it.
The land for the stadium was given to the city recently.
It's interesting because Trump had previously tried to stop the stadium deal unless the team changed its name back to 'Redskins,' which was seen as offensive.
The team is now called the Commanders under new owners.
The White House supports naming the new Washington Commanders stadium after President Donald Trump.
An intermediary reportedly conveyed Trump's desire for the stadium to bear his name to the team's ownership.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Trump's involvement made the stadium's rebuilding possible.
President Trump is expected to attend a Commanders game on Sunday and may discuss the naming idea in person.
The new stadium project is estimated at nearly $4 billion, with contributions from both the team and the District of Columbia.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Washington Commanders ownership
- What
- President Trump is reportedly seeking to have the new Washington Commanders stadium named after him, a proposal supported by the White House.
- When
- The White House statement was made Saturday following an ESPN report; Trump is expected to attend a Commanders game on Sunday.
- Where
- Landover, Maryland (site of Northwest Stadium and the future new stadium on the former RFK Stadium site in Washington D.C.)
- Why
- Trump believes he made the rebuilding of the new stadium possible and desires the venue to bear his name.
President Trump's Desired Outcome
Process and Team's Stance
Stadium Naming
President Trump's Desired Outcome
President Trump wants the new Washington Commanders stadium to be named after him, with the White House stating it would be a 'beautiful name' and attributing the stadium's rebuilding to him.
Process and Team's Stance
An intermediary conveyed Trump's naming wishes to the Commanders' ownership. The team has not officially commented on the request.
Past Name Disputes
President Trump's Desired Outcome
Trump previously threatened to block the stadium deal unless the team reverted to the 'Redskins' name, which was changed due to its offensive nature to Native Americans.
Process and Team's Stance
The stadium deal proceeded without the name change, and the team now uses the 'Commanders' name under new ownership.
- Projected Stadium Cost
- Nearly $4 billion
- Team's Financial Contribution
- $2.7 billion
- District of Columbia's Contribution
- About $1.1 billion
- Land Transfer
- Signed into law by President Biden in late 2024
- Land Control
- Approved by Congress for 99-year city control in January 2025
- Project Components
- Stadium, housing, green space, sports complex
- Current Status
- Demolition work has started
Sources
Are the Washington Commanders Naming Their New Stadium After Donald Trump? Here's What We Know
President Trump wants Commanders to name new stadium after him: Report
Trump presses NFL’s Washington Commanders to name $3 billion stadium after him
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