The Kansas City Chiefs move to Kansas 2031 was officially confirmed on Monday, December 22, 2025, marking one of the most significant relocations in NFL history. Team Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced that the franchise has entered into a binding agreement with the State of Kansas to relocate across the state line once their current lease at Arrowhead Stadium expires. The move will see the four-time Super Bowl champions trade their iconic open-air Missouri home for a state-of-the-art $3 billion domed stadium complex in Wyandotte County.
A unanimous vote by the Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council paved the way for the Kansas City Chiefs move to Kansas 2031. Lawmakers approved the issuance of Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds, which will cover approximately 70% of the project’s costs—roughly $2.1 billion. This public-private partnership is expected to anchor a $4 billion total investment, which includes the stadium and a surrounding entertainment district near The Legends and Kansas Speedway. Additionally, the team will relocate its headquarters and training facilities to a new high-tech campus in Olathe.
The decision for the Kansas City Chiefs move to Kansas 2031 comes after a year of intense bidding between the two states. Missouri officials had proposed a 50% funding package to retain the team, but it ultimately fell short of the aggressive incentives offered by Kansas. Clark Hunt noted that while leaving Arrowhead is emotionally difficult, a domed venue is essential for the franchise’s future. The new enclosed stadium will allow the region to host “destination events” that were previously impossible in the winter months, including Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours, and major indoor concert tours.
Reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs move to Kansas 2031 has been a mix of celebration and heartbreak. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly declared that the state is “no longer a flyover state, but a touchdown state,” welcoming the team into the “Kansas family.” Meanwhile, Missouri leaders expressed being “stunned” by the departure of an institution that has called Kansas City, Missouri, home since 1963. As the clock begins to tick on the final years of the “Loudest Stadium in the World,” the Chiefs Kingdom is preparing for a new chapter defined by modern luxury and year-round economic impact across the border.
