Chiefs to Build $3 Billion Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas by 2031
Chiefs move to $3 billion Kansas City, Kansas stadium by 2031 with $1.8 billion taxpayer funding.
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Kansas City Chiefs New Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs announced plans for a $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled to open in 2031. The 70,000-seat facility will replace Arrowhead Stadium and features acoustic engineering and a translucent roof. Public funding covers $1.8 billion with expected job creation during construction and permanent operations.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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MANICA selected as lead architect for Chiefs new stadium
Kansas City-based firm MANICA was selected as the lead design architect for the new Chiefs stadium, with HNTB serving as the architect of record. The selection followed a six-month design competition process. The stadium design will include a modern plaza with a Lamar Hunt statue, a Chiefs Hall of Honor twice the size of the current space, and a team store four times larger than the existing store.
Kansas City Chiefs to relocate to new $3 billion stadium in Kansas City, Kansas by 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs announced plans to move from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled to open in 2031. The new 70,000-seat facility will feature a translucent roof made of ETFE panels and over 20,000 parking spots. The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972. The team reached an agreement with Kansas officials in December to make the move approximately 15 miles from their current location.
New Chiefs stadium will preserve military flyover tradition with translucent roof
The new Chiefs stadium will feature a 400,000-square-foot translucent ETFE roof designed to maintain the tradition of military flyovers during games. The roof design maximizes visibility for aircraft while providing weather protection for fans.
Chiefs stadium project expected to create 36,500 jobs during construction
The Chiefs stadium project, along with the practice facility and mixed-use development, is projected to deliver 36,500 full-time equivalent jobs and $8.2 billion in economic impact in Kansas City during construction. Once completed, the developments are expected to support an estimated 8,500 full-time equivalent jobs and $1.5 billion in economic impact.
Chiefs stadium to cost $3 billion with $1.8 billion in taxpayer funding
The new Chiefs stadium project is estimated to cost $3 billion, with taxpayers contributing $1.8 billion through Sales Tax and Revenue Bonds and the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund as part of a public-private partnership. Additionally, the Chiefs are building a new $300 million team headquarters and practice facility in Kansas.
New Chiefs stadium designed with acoustic engineering to maximize crowd noise
The new Chiefs stadium will be designed specifically to amplify crowd noise, with audio engineers studying the roof geometry, seating bowl shape, and overall size to optimize sound. The stadium will include a drum deck for pregame and in-game ceremonies. The design is intended to replicate the noise advantage the Chiefs currently experience at Arrowhead Stadium.
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