Jackson County, Missouri voters recently rejected a proposal to fund renovations at Arrowhead Stadium. Despite this setback, Kansas remains determined to capitalize on the opportunity. The Kansas City Star reported that legislators in Kansas are hopeful that an upcoming special session will pave the way for a shot at landing the Chiefs. The proposed plan in Kansas involves using sales tax and revenue bonds with 30-year terms to cover the entire cost of a new stadium. However, a key point of contention could be the Chiefs not contributing anything towards the project, given the estimated cost of nearly $3 billion.
It is possible that a partial private investment may be necessary if Kansas wants to convince the Chiefs to relocate from Arrowhead Stadium. Such a move would need to be significant and bold in order to sway the team. Additionally, there is a chance that Kansas’s efforts to attract the Chiefs could prompt Missouri to take action in order to retain the team. The competition between the two states for the Chiefs demonstrates the high stakes involved in securing a professional sports team and highlights the challenges and complexities of such endeavors.