The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled initial details and visual renderings of their planned new stadium, slated for completion in 2031. The $3 billion project aims to enhance the fan experience with a host of new features and modern design elements.
Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt stated that the primary goal for the new stadium is to improve the gameday experience for every fan. The venue is designed to accommodate 70,000 spectators and will be constructed with a focus on noise amplification, reflecting the team's identity. The design also aims to maintain the tradition of excellent tailgating opportunities.
Key features of the new stadium include an enclosed roof with translucent ETFE panels and over 20,000 parking spaces. The exterior and seating arrangements are intended to evoke the look of Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs' current home since 1972. Outside the stadium, a plaza will feature a statue of Lamar Hunt, the franchise's founder, alongside a Hall of Fame that is double the size of the current one. The team store is also planned to be approximately four times larger than the existing retail space.
MANICA has been designated as the lead design architect, with HNTB serving as the architect of record. CAA ICON is the owner's representative for the project. Chiefs President Mark Donovan expressed pride in collaborating with local design talent, noting that MANICA's vision balances the team's history with a forward-looking approach.
The new stadium, which will be located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, does not yet have an official name. The Chiefs previously played at Kansas City Municipal Stadium from 1963 to 1971 and at the Cotton Bowl from 1960 to 1962 when the franchise was known as the Dallas Texans.