Chiefs Announce Relocation to Kansas City, Kansas, with New Domed Stadium for 2031 NFL Season
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their relocation from Missouri to Kansas City, Kansas, starting with the 2031 NFL season. The move includes building a new domed stadium in Wyandotte County, with the team’s lease at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri running through the 2030 season.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, together with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, released a joint statement outlining the project. It features not only the domed stadium but also a mixed-use district, a state-of-the-art training facility, and new team headquarters in Kansas. The development is valued at a minimum of $4 billion.
Funding for the stadium will primarily come from Kansas STAR bonds, which could cover up to 70% of the stadium cost. This contrasts with Missouri’s earlier plan to cover up to 50%. Missouri’s Jackson County voters recently blocked a sales tax extension that would have funded improvements to Arrowhead Stadium and a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals.
The Royals, who share the Truman Sports Complex with the Chiefs, were not part of this announcement and are currently pursuing a separate stadium project.
The new domed stadium is designed to host major events beyond football, such as Super Bowls and NCAA Final Fours. The initiative aims to boost jobs, tourism, and enhance Kansas’ appeal to families.
Hunt acknowledged the difficulty of bidding farewell to Arrowhead Stadium, emphasizing the importance of the fans and game-day atmosphere to the Chiefs’ identity.
