Because the stadium will be roofed, officials have expressed ambitions to pursue major tournaments such as the Super Bowl, NCAA basketball Final Four and Women’s World Cup, which the U.S. is likely to co-host in 2031 with other Concacaf nations.

The Commanders’ new home at the RFK Stadium site would include a roof, which is vital for a potential Super Bowl bid.

Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time.