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Kansas Courts Chiefs for Landmark Domed Stadium Deal
19 Dec
Summary
- Kansas is in active discussions with the Chiefs for a new domed stadium.
- The state could approve bonds covering 70% of the $3 billion stadium cost.
- The Chiefs' current lease at Arrowhead Stadium expires in January 2031.
Kansas officials have confirmed they are in active discussions with the Kansas City Chiefs regarding a potential relocation and the construction of a new domed stadium. The state's Legislative Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, where they could approve state bonds financing up to 70 percent of the projected $3 billion stadium cost. This development signifies a significant economic opportunity for Kansas and its residents.
The potential move would mark the end of the Chiefs' long-standing presence in Kansas City, Missouri, where they have played since 1963. The team's current lease at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the NFL's historic venues, is set to expire in January 2031. A new indoor stadium in Kansas could also enhance the team's chances of hosting major events like the Super Bowl.
This pursuit follows the failure of a sales-tax initiative in Jackson County in April 2024, which aimed to keep both the Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals in Missouri. The Chiefs have been exploring options, including a domed stadium in Kansas and renovations to Arrowhead, with the proposed Kansas stadium being the more costly but potentially more advantageous option.
