Chiefs announce agreement to build new domed stadium in Kansas
The stadium is expected to be ready for the 2031 NFL season
(Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt outside the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka, Kansas, after an agreement was reached for a new state-of-the-art domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, set to open for the 2031 NFL season. - courtesy of Chiefs PR)
NFL games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in the Truman Sports Complex will soon become just a memory.
The Chiefs and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Monday afternoon announced an agreement to build a new domed stadium on the Kansas City, Kansas side of the state border between Kansas and Missouri.
“Today is an extraordinary day in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs,” Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a news release. “We are excited to partner with the State of Kansas to bring a world-class stadium to our fans.
“This project represents another step in our legacy of innovation and our fan-first mentality, which started with my father, Lamar Hunt. The stadium, practice facility, and surrounding development will benefit the entire region, and further elevate Kansas City in the eyes of the country and the world.”
The new $3 billion stadium, which is expected to be ready for the 2031 NFL season, will be built in Wyandotte County.
The project is expected to open “20,000 jobs and more than $4.4 billion in economic impact for Kansas during the construction phase alone,” according to the news statement released by the Chiefs.
Additionally, the agreement between the Chiefs and Kansas includes the building of a new team headquarters and training facility in Olathe, Kansas.
“This agreement to bring the Chiefs to Kansas takes our state to the next level,” Governor Kelly said in the news release. “With this new stadium, we’re creating thousands of jobs, bringing in tourists from around the world, attracting young people, and most importantly, we’re continuing to make Kansas the best place in America to raise a family.
“This is a game-changer for Kansas, and it’s a signal to America and the world that our state’s future is very bright.”
According to the news release, the Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council approved the agreement on Monday.
Of note from the news release, the agreement between the Chiefs and the state of Kansas is a “public-private partnership” requiring no additional funds from the current Kansas budget and there won’t be new taxes for Kansans.
“This is a great day for Kansas City Chiefs fans,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in the news release. “This public-private partnership, the result of a thoughtful and deliberate process, will build upon the Hunts’ generational legacy by boldly investing in one of America’s greatest fan bases.
“The Chiefs’ new enclosed stadium will be a stage for unforgettable moments, whether it’s playoff games, concerts or championship events. We congratulate the Chiefs and the Kansas City community on this important achievement.”
The Chiefs’ current lease at Arrowhead Stadium in Jackson County, Missouri, expires in January 2031.
Too bad. Lost me as a fan. Been one since 1978. Here in Southern Missouri a fan club i belong to, the people in charge of it are folding it up, sad. Lamar is probably not happy. Makes a person wonder why rich people never have enough. Always thought it was a fan based operation. Wife said they are only moving 20 or so miles away. I asked her how far away is ok. My middle son moved about 69 miles away for his job and it broke the wife's heart, change happens, but when greed is at the core, it isn't good. Just in texting with other chief fans, way to many say they will switch teams, can't blame them. They rams did the same thing and moved a while back, everyone i new including myself left as fans. They moved further away, but kept the same name "rams". Hope they change their name from chiefs to something else. Greed man, why didn't Clark just pay for a domed stadium out of his own pocket. Greed.!!
You'll get no argument from me on this.