Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Chiefs to Leave Arrowhead for $3 Billion Domed Stadium in Kansas by 2031

Kansas approved roughly $1.8 billion in STAR bonds under a deal that leaves stadium revenue with the team.

Overview

  • The plan calls for a domed, 65,000–68,000‑seat venue in Wyandotte County and a new headquarters and training facility in Olathe.
  • The franchise will remain at Arrowhead through the end of its lease in early 2031, with Andy Reid calling the move “phenomenal news.”
  • Capacity as outlined falls below the NFL’s 70,000 fixed‑seat guideline for Super Bowl hosts, though temporary seating could be used if selected.
  • Under the agreement the state will own the stadium while the Chiefs retain virtually all event, ticket, sponsorship and naming‑rights revenue and pay $7 million in rent to a team‑controlled operations fund.
  • Missouri officials warn of future costs for Arrowhead, citing up to $150 million for demolition, while the Royals’ stadium future remains unsettled after missing Kansas’ year‑end incentive window.