The Kansas City Chiefs have a storied history in the region dating back to their arrival in 1963. For more than five decades, the team has played at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the NFL’s most iconic venues and a beloved home for generations of fans. Over the past decade, numerous NFL franchises have either built new stadiums or completed major renovations to modernize their facilities. During this period, the Chiefs evaluated options to renovate Arrowhead Stadium or construct a new stadium within the Kansas City metropolitan area, either in Missouri or Kansas.

In 2024, the team unveiled an $800 million renovation plan designed to modernize Arrowhead Stadium. However, Missouri voters rejected a proposed sales tax increase intended to help fund the project. In December 2025, the Chiefs announced plans to build a $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. State lawmakers approved public funding to cover approximately 60 percent of the project’s cost, with the Chiefs financing the remainder. Tentatively set to open for the 2031 NFL season, the new stadium will seat approximately 70,000 fans and feature a domed translucent roof allowing natural light into the stadium. It will contain nods to Arrowhead Stadium with its symmetrical and curved exterior, and scalloped upper deck. Additionally, it will be constructed to maximize crowd noise so the Chiefs maintain one of the most intimidating home stadiums in the league. The stadium will feature a team store that is four times the size of the current one and a Hall of Honor twice the current size. Chiefs fans will be able to continue to tailgate as there will be nearly 20,000 parking spots surrounding the stadium. Once completed the team plans submit bids to host future Super Bowls and College Football Championship games.