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B26-0769
Soccer Stadium Redevelopment and Maintenance Act of 2026
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This bill authorizes a public-private partnership between DC United and the District government to add a climate-controlling roof, expand seating by at least 8,000 seats, build new housing near Audi Field, and establish a fund for future maintenance.
What it does
- Authorizes the Mayor to sign an agreement with DC United or its partners to redevelop Audi Field using $620 million in total funding.
- Requires at least $320 million from private investors and up to $300 million from the District, paid over five years at $60 million per year.
- Mandates that the new stadium design supports at least 100 additional events each year and attracts 1.25 million more visitors annually.
- Creates a requirement for building at least 467 residential units nearby, including 148 affordable homes with 122 designated for seniors.
- Establishes the Soccer Stadium Preservation and Improvement Fund to pay for future maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements of the site.
Who it affects
- DC United or its affiliates as the private partner in the redevelopment project.
- The District government agencies including the Mayor's office, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority.
- Residents who will live in the new housing units built on or near the stadium site.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text provided is truncated at Section 4(d)(1), so details about what happens to unspent funds in a fiscal year are not fully visible.
- The official effective date of this law has not been set yet, as the status remains under Council review.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Soccer Stadium Site
- The Audi Field facility, all land it sits on, and any nearby property connected to it bounded by Second Street, T Street, Half Street, Potomac Avenue, and R Street.
- Climate-controlling roof
- A new type of stadium roof designed to manage temperature and weather conditions so the venue can be used year-round for various events.
- Soccer Stadium Preservation and Improvement Fund
- A special government account created to hold money from rent, naming rights, and other sources specifically for fixing and maintaining the stadium.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Soccer Stadium Redevelopment and Maintenance Act of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Under Council Review