Kansas City Chiefs Coming to Topeka: Massive Stadium Deal Includes Billions in Investments

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Kansas City Chiefs Coming to Topeka: Massive Stadium Deal Includes Billions in Investment

Kansas leaders approved a major incentives package tied to a new domed stadium plan—setting up a historic franchise move across the state line.

By: Ray Starnes • Date: Dec. 22, 2025
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS COME TO KANSAS
Photo of Topeka, Kansas' Capitol Building: Topeka Capitol glowing red during the Chiefs-related announcement.
“They lit the capitol building red.” — Witness Ray Starnes

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed plans tied to a new Kansas stadium project, with state leaders outlining a public-private framework and a timeline targeting the 2031 NFL season.12

Quick read: The proposal centers on a domed stadium in Wyandotte County, plus a training facility and headquarters plans in Olathe—supported by a STAR bonds financing structure.
Stadium Concept
$3B domed venue
Target Opening
2031 season
Financing Tool
STAR bonds

Massive Deal: What the Numbers Look Like

The framework describes a $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, with a surrounding mixed-use district, alongside a new headquarters and training facility in Olathe.13

The financing approach centers on Kansas’ Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds, typically structured to use new sales tax revenue generated in the district to help repay project bonds.4

Public-Private Pitch and Economic Promises

Supporters say the project aims to create a year-round event destination and broader economic development, while critics and regional leaders debate the long-term costs and benefits of stadium financing models.25

Regional Reaction and What’s Next

The Chiefs are expected to remain at Arrowhead through the end of the 2030 season, with the Kansas move dependent on final agreements and approvals.16

Sources

  1. AP News — Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
  2. Reuters — Chiefs leaving Arrowhead for Kansas, to open dome stadium in 2031
  3. Chiefs.com (Official) — Chiefs and Kansas Governor’s Office announce agreement
  4. Kansas Dept. of Commerce (Official) — Gov. Kelly and Chiefs announce agreement
  5. KCUR — It’s official: The Kansas City Chiefs are moving from Missouri to Kansas
  6. ESPN — Chiefs agree to deal to move to Kansas in 2031
  7. KCTV5 — How the historic Chiefs move to Kansas unfolded in Topeka
  8. WIBW — Chiefs to build new $3 billion domed stadium, training facility in Kansas
  9. KMBC — Missouri officials react to Chiefs move to Kansas

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