Months After $6,050,000,000 Sale Of Washington Commanders, Franchise Decides to Splurge $40,000,000 More to Upgrade FedEx Field

Prasenjeet Singh
|PublishedSep 03, 2023

Months After $6,050,000,000 Sale Of Washington Commanders, Franchise Announces Massive $40,000,000 Decision To Upgrade FedEx Field

Josh Harris (L) | Washington Commanders players training at FedEx Field (R). CRedits: USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Commanders were recently sold to Josh Harris for $6,050,000,000. In July, the votes of NFL owners went through to approve the sale from Dan Snyder to Harris. Now, just months after the purchase, it seems that the reign of Josh Harris has officially begun. Harris and his ownership group are making a substantial investment of $40,000,000 in upgrades for FedEx Field.

The Commanders aim to enhance their match-day experience for their dedicated Washington D.C. fan base. Josh Harris and Co. are essentially focusing on stadium improvements apart from taking steps to revamp the team. The franchise looks committed to delivering an engaging atmosphere to fans attending the games at FedEx Field.

Josh Harris Aims to Transform FedEx Field

The Washington Commanders have declared a jaw-dropping investment of $40 million in order to change the face of the iconic FedEx Field. Even though the scope of these upgrades is not all detailed, but make sure to believe that Josh Harris will leave no stone unturned to cater to all the needs of their fans. A ‘complete entertainment package’ if you can imagine.

Let’s look at some of the details about the upcoming upgrades in the FedEx stadium. Apart from essential maintenance, the $40 million will fund the installation of putting-edge ticket scanners. Three unique “themed suites” will be created and an extensive overhaul of the Commander’s branding will be done all across the stadium. Apart from this, the fans will also see better services in food vendors, in-bowl, and concourse repairs.

This upgrade announcement comes after the team’s prior revelation in March that FedEx Field will feature new video boards and an upgraded sound system before the upcoming season. Josh Harris certainly picked up some ideas from the previous management, but be assured of more such updates as we get into the new season under a new leadership.

Washington Commanders’ Resurgence With New Ownership

Following the sale from Dan Snyder to Josh Harris, the Washington Commanders are experiencing a resurgence under the new leadership. As the $6.05 billion sale went through, the fans have been flocking to the FedEx Field in substantially increased capacity. Following the trend, the Week 1 showdown between the Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals is now officially sold out.

The trend has certainly set the stage to kick off the Josh Harris era in grand style. In recent years, the FedEx field was mostly empty. Even if it was full, it was probably because the Philadelphia or Dallas fans enthusiastically booked tickets to see their respective team’s match against the Commanders.

Anyways, the Commanders won’t have to go through that ordeal again now. The “home-game” advantage will certainly return at the FedEx Field. The ownership change has brought about a much-required change of scenery in the Washington area. The turnout of fans during camp this summer also pumped up the players. With $40 million in stadium upgrades on the horizon, it’s evident that fresh and vibrant times have come for the Washington Commanders.

About the author

Prasenjeet Singh

Prasenjeet Singh is an NFL Content Writer at the SportsRush. A Civil Engineer graduate, he has been a sportsperson and an avid sports fan ever since. Prasen has a writing experience of over a year covering different US Sports. He likes playing Cricket and Football. Following the game for quite sometime now, he has now found his calling in the NFL.