The Kansas City Chiefs have released initial concept renderings for their new enclosed stadium, planned to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. The stadium, a $3 billion project, is expected to hold approximately 70,000 fans and will feature a fully enclosed roof with translucent ETFE panels. The design aims to honor the legacy of the franchise while providing an enhanced game day experience.
According to Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, the goal has been to create a facility that improves the game day experience for every fan. He stated that the new stadium will be built for noise, maintaining the team’s tradition of a strong homefield advantage. The seating bowl is designed to be reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium, incorporating elements like a Drum Deck for ceremonies and the prominent placement of the Chiefs Ring of Honor.
Design and Features
The new stadium will be located near the Kansas Speedway at 126th and State Ave. in Wyandotte County. It will include more than 20,000 parking spots, with infrastructure specifically designed to enhance the tailgating experience. The translucent ETFE roof will feature over 400,000 square feet of panels directly above the playing surface, maximizing natural light and visibility for events like military flyovers.
MANICA, a Kansas City-based firm, has been selected as the lead design architect for the project, with HNTB serving as the architect of record. David Manica, president and owner of MANICA, expressed his team’s commitment to creating a stadium that respects the traditions of Arrowhead while envisioning the future. CAA ICON is acting as the owner’s representative for the stadium project.
Outside the stadium, plans include a modern plaza featuring the Lamar Hunt statue, a Chiefs Hall of Honor more than twice its current size, and an expanded Chiefs Team Store approximately four times larger than the existing one. The stadium is also intended to anchor a vibrant mixed-use development, further augmenting the game day experience for fans.
Economic Impact and Funding
The fixed-roof stadium project, along with a practice facility and team headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, and two private ancillary mixed-use development districts, is projected to have a significant economic impact. During the construction period, it is slated to deliver 36,500 full-time equivalent job-years and generate $8.2 billion in economic impact for the Kansas City region.
Once operational, the stadium and surrounding developments are expected to support 8,500 full-time equivalent jobs and generate $1.5 billion in economic impact annually for the region. The project is being financed through a public-private partnership, with the public portion funded by Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds and the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund. These funding mechanisms were established to ensure no new state taxes and no negative impact on the state budget.
Kansas lawmakers previously approved over $2.4 billion in bonds to cover approximately 60% of the cost for the stadium, training facility, and surrounding retail and entertainment spaces. The project also includes $1 billion in additional development within the State of Kansas. The Chiefs confirmed in May 2026 that they have secured all necessary land for the Olathe headquarters site and hold the majority of the land for the Wyandotte County stadium.
The Chiefs announced their relocation from Missouri to Kansas in December 2025. Public records from late June indicate the team filed four trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for potential names for the new stadium complex, including Arrowhead Sports and Entertainment Complex, Arrowhead Sports Complex, Tailgate Town, and Kingdom Commons.
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Source: chiefs.com
