D.C. hopes to land 2031 Super Bowl at redeveloped RFK Stadium

What they're saying: "I believe, you heard it here, in 2031 we're going to host the Super Bowl," Bowser said this week at a business conference.

State of play: It's early days, but the bidding process starts years in advance, and stadiums must meet certain criteria to host.

• That reportedly includes a dome in cold climates (check), 70,000 seats (a waiver might be needed, or temporary additional seats) and specific hotel and parking capacity.
• When asked how much the stadium increases the odds of a D.C. Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the spring deal announcement: "I would say dramatically."

The intrigue: A lease issue could be holding New Orleans back from hosting the 2031 big game at the Superdome, per WDSU.

• That boosts D.C.'s chances, with a few other cities expected to compete.

• A Commanders spokesperson told Axios it's too soon to get into specifics, but they hope to attract world-class events like the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico and the U.S.

Zoom out: The RFK Stadium redevelopment got D.C. Council approval last week, with $1 billion in public infrastructure subsidies and plans for the franchise to spend $2.7 billion on the domed stadium.

• The 190-acre project includes residential and mixed-use development, albeit now delayed due to the zoning process.
• Bowser bets sports and entertainment will help the city's economy, which is reeling from federal job cuts.