As the 2025 NFL season unfolds on the field, several franchises are tackling a different type of campaign off it: securing and advancing new multibillion-dollar stadium projects. While some developments remain in early planning stages, others already have cranes in the air and construction crews at work.
Here’s a look at five NFL franchises making major moves toward new homes.
The Washington Commanders cleared a historic hurdle as the Washington, D.C., City Council gave final approval on Sept. 17 for their long-awaited return to the site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
“The project will cost $3.8 billion,” CBS Sports reported, with the franchise contributing at least $2.7 billion. The stadium will seat 65,000 fans and feature a roof, making it more versatile for year-round use.
The development extends beyond football — the Commanders also plan new housing and retail around the site. Demolition of the original RFK Stadium, which opened in 1961 and last hosted the team in 1996, is nearly complete, according to Fox 5 DC. Groundbreaking is expected in 2026, with doors opening in 2030.
The Cleveland Browns received a key permit from the Ohio DOT on Sept. 18 to construct a $2.4 billion enclosed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Initially rejected over height concerns, the permit was granted after Haslam Sports Group appealed. The stadium will seat 67,500 for football and up to 75,000 for concerts, anchoring a larger mixed-use development.
“Overall, the Browns will pay $1.2 billion for construction and will receive $600 million from the state,” AP News reported, while the team negotiates with Brook Park officials to close the remaining funding gap. Groundbreaking is planned for 2026, with completion in 2029.
In Nashville, the Tennessee Titans are halfway through construction of the New Nissan Stadium, a $2.1 billion project led by the Tennessee Builders’ Alliance — a joint venture of Turner Construction, AECOM Hunt, Polk & Associates Construction, and ICF Builders & Consultants.
The project represents the largest public funding commitment ever for an NFL stadium, with $1.2 billion in state and local bonds, according to AP News.
The enclosed 60,000-seat stadium, scheduled to open in 2027, will be equipped to host not just Titans games but also marquee events like the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, College Football Playoffs, and WrestleMania.
The Chicago Bears are preparing to move beyond their historic Soldier Field home to a new $2 billion fixed-roof stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
An open letter from team President and CEO Kevin Warren emphasized the development’s transformative scale. “Building the stadium will create 56,000 construction jobs,” Warren noted, highlighting the economic impact.
The Bears purchased 326 acres in Arlington Heights for $197 million in 2023. While the stadium will seat 65,000 to 70,000 fans, the surrounding mixed-use development could push the total investment to $5 billion. The team hopes to open the stadium by 2031 and position Chicago as a future Super Bowl host city.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the midst of one of the NFL’s largest renovation projects. On Sept. 11, the city issued its largest-ever building permit for the $1.45 billion overhaul of EverBank Stadium.
Led by a joint venture of Barton Malow and AECOM Hunt, construction began in February and is set to conclude in 2028. The stadium will seat more than 63,000 for football and expand to over 70,000 for major events.
The Jaguars will continue to play at EverBank during the renovation but will temporarily relocate in 2027 before the project is complete. “Currently, the stadium is on track to open in August 2028,” the team stated.
With escalating construction costs and growing demand for mixed-use, revenue-generating facilities, NFL teams are increasingly pursuing massive stadium projects. From Washington to Jacksonville, these developments reflect a broader trend in professional sports toward multipurpose venues that serve both fans and local economies.
Originally reported by Matthew Thibault in Construction Dive.
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