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Chiefs to Leave Arrowhead for $3 Billion Kansas Dome by 2031

Public financing hinges on STAR bonds that cover roughly 60 percent of the $3 billion build.

Overview

  • Kansas lawmakers approved approximately $1.8 billion in STAR bonds toward a roughly $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County.
  • The state will hold title to the venue as the Chiefs keep nearly all stadium revenues and pay $7 million in rent to a maintenance fund they control.
  • Planned fixed seating of about 65,000 to 68,000 falls below the NFL’s 70,000 Super Bowl guideline, though temporary seats are commonly used.
  • Missouri leaders warned Jackson County could face about $20 million in upkeep or up to $150 million to demolish Arrowhead after the lease ends in 2031.
  • The move includes a new headquarters and practice site in Olathe, while the Royals’ incentives window in Kansas remains uncertain after missing a year-end proposal deadline.