Chiefs unveil $3 bn domed stadium renderings for Kansas

The Kansas City Chiefs unveiled the first official renderings for their planned $3 billion domed stadium on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The new venue, designed to open for the 2031 NFL season, will be located in Kansas City, Kansas, marking a significant move across the state line from the team's longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri.

Team owner Clark Hunt said the 70,000-seat, fully enclosed stadium is designed to amplify the fan experience, specifically aiming to maximize crowd noise as requested by season-ticket holders. The design, led by architecture firm MANICA with HNTB as architect of record, pays homage to Arrowhead Stadium's legacy while introducing modern features. Key elements include a symmetrical and curved exterior with a scalloped upper deck, a seating bowl reminiscent of the current stadium, and a translucent ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) panel roof that will allow natural light.

The project follows a unanimous vote by Kansas lawmakers in late December to allow the use of Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds to cover a significant portion of the stadium's cost, along with an accompanying mixed-use district and a new team practice facility. The public...