The Kansas City Chiefs announced they will move from their longtime home in Missouri to a dome in Kansas starting with the 2031 NFL season.
The Chiefs, four-time Super Bowl champions, have played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri since 1972, but this time they will cross state lines.
The confirmation was announced Monday after Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal to fund a venue in Kansas City, Kan., about 37 miles west of the Chiefs’ current home base.
“Today is a special day in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and we are excited to partner with the state of Kansas to provide our fans with a world-class stadium,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement.
The deal includes a $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County and a training facility in Olathe.
The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri since 1972.
Hunt continued, “This project represents another step in our tradition of innovation and fan-firstism that began with my father, Lamar Hunt.
“The stadium, practice facility and surrounding development will benefit the entire region and further elevate Kansas City in the eyes of the nation and the world.”
“We are big dreamers and ready for the next chapter.”
Hunt added: “While the location of Chiefs games will change, some things will remain the same.
“Our fans will continue to be the loudest in the NFL, our games will continue to be the best places in the world to tailgate, and our players and coaches will continue to be ready to compete for championships, because on and off the field we are big dreamers and we are ready for the next chapter.”
“Today is a great day for Kansas City Chiefs fans,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
“This public-private partnership, the result of a thoughtful and careful process, will build on the Hunts’ generational legacy by making a bold investment in one of America’s largest fan bases.
“The Chiefs’ new enclosed stadium will be the setting for unforgettable moments, whether it’s a playoff game, a concert or a championship event. We congratulate the Chiefs and the Kansas City community on this important accomplishment.”
The Chiefs have advanced to five of the last six Super Bowls, winning the title in 2019 and winning back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.
They lost 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in last year’s highlight game, and were eliminated from this season’s playoffs.
Arrowhead Stadium will host six matches during this summer’s Soccer World Cup.
