'Why give a crap about Swift?': Commanders' stadium ambitions spark fan backlash after Taylor Swift mention by team president Mark Clouse
Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse envisions major future moves that could involve Taylor Swift (Images via AP and Getty Images)
Washington Commanders
president Mark Clouse has unveiled ambitious plans for a potential new stadium in D.C., highlighting its ability to host major events like
Taylor Swift concerts
and WrestleMania. While the vision promises economic benefits, many fans are questioning whether entertainment is being prioritized over the team's on-field performance and fan experience.
A new home with big entertainment dreams, but fans ask: what about football?
Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse recently shared the team's vision for a possible new stadium at the RFK site in Washington, D.C.—a move that's already stirring buzz. But while Clouse emphasized the facility's potential to host major events like the Final Four, WrestleMania, and even a Taylor Swift concert, fans weren't exactly on board with the entertainment-first narrative.
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In a statement aimed at showcasing the stadium's broader economic impact, Clouse said, 'There is a roof on the stadium, and I think that's going to enable us to bring 30-40 world-class events. I mean, we will be the only roofed facility on this side of the mid-Atlantic. So, whether that's Taylor Swift or the Final Four, or any WWE wrestling fans out there, 'WrestleMania' could come…'
It was a bold vision—one designed to pitch the new stadium not only as a home for the Commanders, but as a multipurpose venue that could elevate Washington's national profile.
Clouse argued that such a development would generate local jobs, increase tourism, and bring long-term economic value to the city.
NFL fans aren't buying the Taylor Swift angle
Yet, not everyone is thrilled with the entertainment-heavy pitch. Commanders fans took to social media and comment sections to vent their frustration, arguing that the focus should remain on the team and its on-field needs—not concerts or celebrity tie-ins.
'Why give a crap about Swift? The roof should be all about the comfort of Commanders fans,' one user remarked.
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Another said, 'Lmao Taylor Swift is one of the reason smh how about you want to protect [Jayden] Daniels from cold weather related injuries.'
The sarcasm wasn't lost either. 'Thank God, it's going to have a Roof over it for Taylor Swift concerts, I was about to FREAK OUT!!!' one fan wrote, highlighting the disconnect between the team's ambitions and the fanbase's priorities.
For now, the idea of relocating to RFK remains under consideration by the DC Council. No final decision has been made, and no formal agreements have been reached. The team still plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
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'Doing less than he used to': Former Dallas Cowboys' quarterback raises eyebrows, suggests Taylor Swift may be changing Travis Kelce's entire life
As the Commanders look to reshape their future, they may need to find a better balance between big-picture entertainment goals and the loyal fanbase that simply wants a better football experience—on and off the field.ñ
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