Overview
- The franchise plans to leave Arrowhead after its lease expires in 2030 and open a dome with roughly 65,000–68,000 fixed seats, plus a separate training headquarters in Olathe.
- The planned capacity falls short of the NFL’s 70,000 fixed-seat guideline for Super Bowl hosts, though temporary seating is typically considered in bids.
- Reports differ on public financing, citing roughly $1.8 billion in funding (about 60% of a $3 billion stadium) or about $3 billion in total state-backed support and incentives.
- The team is expected to retain major stadium revenue streams and pay $7 million in annual rent that flows into a team-controlled facility fund for operations and upkeep.
- Kansas lawmakers advanced STAR bond approvals for the project, while Missouri’s House Speaker warned demolition of Arrowhead could cost up to $150 million and a state senator floated a bill to charge departing teams a share of teardown costs.