Overview
- The franchise announced an agreement with Kansas to begin hosting games in 2031, remaining at Arrowhead through the end of its lease after playing there since 1972.
- Owner Clark Hunt said the plan includes a roughly $3 billion domed stadium and at least $4 billion in total development spanning a mixed‑use district and new headquarters and training facilities.
- Kansas’ Legislative Coordinating Council voted unanimously to allow STAR bonds to cover up to 70% of the project, with repayment from state sales and liquor taxes generated within the designated district.
- State leaders identified Wyandotte County as the stadium location under consideration, with the team’s headquarters and training site planned for Olathe.
- Missouri had advanced a competing package with bonding up to roughly 50% plus tax credits, and reporting indicates the Royals are evaluating Kansas options, including an affiliate’s mortgage purchase on land in Overland Park.