Overview
- The Chiefs confirmed plans for a publicly supported domed stadium in Wyandotte County, with play at Arrowhead through 2030 and a target opening in 2031 for a project reported at up to $4 billion.
- Union Station publicly urged the Royals to choose a downtown Kansas City ballpark, with Washington Square Park identified in reports as a site under consideration.
- Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said he has begun talks on the Truman Sports Complex’s future, signaling Kauffman Stadium may ultimately be demolished and exploring interim uses for Arrowhead tied to major event bids.
- A Missouri House leader cited rough estimates of about $20 million per year to maintain Arrowhead versus roughly $150 million to demolish it, as policy experts warned against creating an underused ‘white elephant’ venue.
- A Missouri state senator says he will introduce legislation to require teams leaving publicly funded stadiums to contribute to demolition costs, proposing a payment of 1% of demolition per year of stadium use.