Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the Chief’s move to Kansas will have a massive economic impact on the state. With the construction phase alone creating over 20,000 jobs and $4.4 billion in economic impact for Kansas, then from there, the stadium will bring over $1 billion in annual impact. She says not only is the state creating thousands of jobs, but also bringing in tourists from around the world, attracting young people and turning the average fan into a potential super fan, and fans spend money.
The agreement includes two distinct parts: first, a $3 billion stadium and entertainment district in Wyandotte County, which will open at the start of the 2031 NFL season; and second, a new Chiefs headquarters and training facility in the City of Olathe in Johnson County. Both sites will have mixed-use developments that could include sports, entertainment, dining, shopping, office, hotel and residential properties.
Kelly calls the move a game-changer and a once in a lifetime opportunity for Kansas, and it’s a signal to America and the world that our state’s future is very bright.
