The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled plans to relocate from their long-standing home at Arrowhead Stadium to a brand-new venue in a different state by 2031.

Having called Arrowhead Stadium home since 1972, the Chiefs confirmed at a Monday press conference that they will be crossing the Missouri River to settle in Kansas.

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Today marks a significant milestone for the franchise’s future. We have reached an agreement with the State of Kansas to host Chiefs football starting with the 2031 NFL season.”

The ambitious project consists of two main components. The first is a $3 billion stadium slated to open in Olathe, Kansas, just in time for the 2031 NFL season.

Additionally, a new headquarters and training facility for the Chiefs will be constructed in Wyandotte County.

More details about the stadium itself are expected to be revealed later down the line but the Chiefs have insisted it will be a ‘state-of-the-art domed stadium’. 

The Chiefs have revealed that they are set to leave Arrowhead for a new stadium in 2031 

They will also build a brand new Chiefs headquarters and facility in Olathe, Kansas

The news was confirmed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt

According to the press release, the ambitious project is slated to deliver over 20,000 jobs to Kansas and will have an estimated economic impact at around $4.4 billion. 

Both sites, according to their statement, will include mixed-use developments that could also see hotel, shopping and entertainment properties built as part of it. 

‘The benefit to the entire region will be monumental,’ the statement continued. ‘A stadium of this caliber will put Kansas City in the running for Super Bowls, Final Fours, and other world-class events. 

‘A brand new training facility and headquarters will allow the Chiefs to continue to attract top talent. And the vision for a new mixed-use district will rival that of any sports-anchored development anywhere in the country’. 

The statement revealed that the project will be funded through a public-private partnership – with the public portion accounting for 60 percent of the funding. 

Meanwhile, the Hunt family, owners of the franchise, have also committed to $1 billion in additional development.  

On the ambitious move, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said: ‘This is a great day for Kansas City Chiefs fans. ‘This public-private partnership, the result of a thoughtful and deliberate process, will build upon the Hunts’ generational legacy by boldly investing in one of America’s greatest fan bases. 

‘The Chiefs’ new enclosed stadium will be a stage for unforgettable moments, whether it’s playoff games, concerts or championship events. We congratulate the Chiefs and the Kansas City community on this important achievement.’ 

Renderings of a proposed stadium for the Chiefs were released back in May 2024

The ambitious project is slated to deliver over 20,000 jobs to Kansas and will have an estimated economic impact at around $4.4 billion 

The new site will include mixed-use developments that could also see hotel, shopping and entertainment properties built 

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Gov. David Toland claimed it is ‘the largest economic win in Kansas history’ and added that ‘this win will also cement Kansas as a global destination for sports and entertainment’.

‘The Chiefs are a part of who we are as Kansans, and now, they’ll be such an important part of our future for years and generations to come.’ 

The decision will see the Chiefs bid farewell to Arrowhead Stadium, which is the third-oldest stadium in the league – behind only Soldier Field and Lambeau Field.

It marks the second time that the state of Missouri has seen an NFL franchise move away, after the St Louis Rams opted to relocate to Los Angeles back in 2016. 

Ironically, many fans are unaware that the Chiefs have never previously played in Kansas – including US president Donald Trump.

Back in 2020, after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV triumph, Trump mistakenly congratulated the franchise as well as the ‘Great State of Kansas’. 

‘Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs on a great game and a fantastic comeback under immense pressure. We are proud of you and the Great State of Kansas and, in fact, the entire USA, so very well. Our Country is PROUD OF YOU!’ he wrote. 

Just 12 minutes later, Trump altered his tweet to correctly read the ‘Great State of Missouri.’ 

The announcement comes after a torrid season for the Chiefs, who missed out on the postseason for the first time in a decade after falling to 6-9 for the season.