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Chiefs to Relocate in 2031 as Kansas OKs Financing for $3 Billion Domed Stadium

STAR bonds covering up to 70% of project costs cleared the way for the move.

Overview

  • The Legislative Coordinating Council voted unanimously to authorize STAR bonds repaid by state sales and liquor taxes from a defined district.
  • The agreement calls for a domed stadium in Wyandotte County and new team headquarters and training facilities in Olathe within a development totaling at least $4 billion.
  • Clark Hunt said the team has entered an agreement with Kansas to host Chiefs football beginning with the 2031 NFL season.
  • The Chiefs will play at Arrowhead through the 2030 season under their existing lease, which expires in January 2031.
  • Missouri pursued competing incentives of up to roughly 50% after Jackson County voters rejected a stadium sales tax in 2024, but Kansas’ larger subsidy prevailed; Royals discussions were not part of Monday’s action.