Kansas City Chiefs unveil renderings for new stadium set to open in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs have released initial concept renderings for their new enclosed stadium, scheduled to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. The club aims to enhance the gameday experience for fans with this new facility.
Clark Hunt, Chiefs Chairman and CEO, stated that the goal has been to build a stadium that improves the gameday experience for every fan. He described the new stadium as spectacular, honoring the franchise’s legacy while setting a course for the future of Chiefs Kingdom. The stadium is expected to accommodate approximately 70,000 fans and will be designed to maximize crowd noise.
Stadium Design and Features
The new stadium, a $3 billion project, will feature a fully enclosed roof with translucent ETFE panels. These panels, covering more than 400,000 square feet directly above the playing surface, are intended to maximize natural light and visibility for events like military flyovers. Audio engineers have studied the stadium’s size, shape, and roof geometry to enhance crowd noise, aiming to maintain the homefield advantage reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium.
The seating bowl of the new stadium will echo the design of Arrowhead Stadium. It will include a Drum Deck for pregame and in-game ceremonies, along with the prominent display of the Chiefs Ring of Honor above the bowl. The infrastructure for parking lots is being developed to improve the tailgating experience.
Outside the stadium, fans will find a modern plaza featuring the Lamar Hunt statue. The Chiefs Hall of Honor will be more than twice its current size, and the Chiefs Team Store will be approximately four times larger than the existing store. The stadium will also serve as an anchor for a vibrant mixed-use development.
Architectural and Economic Impact
The Chiefs selected Kansas City-based MANICA as the lead design architect for the stadium project, following a six-month lead design competition. HNTB, another Kansas City-based sports architecture firm, has been chosen as the architect of record. CAA ICON is serving as the owner’s representative for the project.
David Manica, president and owner of MANICA, expressed his team’s commitment to creating a stadium that respects the legacy and energy of Arrowhead while envisioning its future. Tom O’Grady, president of HNTB, highlighted the project’s significance, combining the firm’s local roots with its experience in creating transformative sports venues.
The fixed-roof stadium project in Wyandotte County, Kansas, along with a practice facility and team headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, and two private ancillary mixed-use development districts, is projected to generate significant economic activity. During the construction period, it is slated to deliver 36,500 full-time equivalent job-years and $8.2 billion in economic impact for the Kansas City region. Once operational, the stadium and associated developments are expected to support 8,500 full-time equivalent jobs and generate $1.5 billion in economic impact annually.
The project is being financed through a public-private partnership. The public portion is funded via 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. The remaining portion will be privately funded, with an additional $1 billion in development planned across the State of Kansas.
The Chiefs also announced that Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell has been named the owner’s representative for the team’s new Olathe headquarters and practice facility, a separate $300 million project. The Olathe site spans around 155 acres at College Blvd. and Ridgeview Rd.
Public records indicate that the Chiefs filed four trademark applications in late June, hinting at potential names for the new stadium complex, including Arrowhead Sports and Entertainment Complex, Arrowhead Sports Complex, Tailgate Town, and Kingdom Commons. A decision from the Patent and Trademark Office could take up to a year.
The Chiefs confirmed in May 2026 that they have secured all land needed for the Olathe headquarters site.
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Source: chiefs.com
