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Kansas City Today
By the People, for the People
Chiefs' $3 Billion Move Across State Line Heartbreaking for Travis Kelce
The longtime Chiefs tight end reflects on the team's planned departure from Arrowhead Stadium after over 50 years.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Travis Kelce, the veteran tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, expressed mixed feelings about the team's planned $3 billion move to a new domed stadium across the state line in Kansas. While Kelce acknowledged the appeal of a modern facility, he said it will be "heartbreaking" to leave the iconic Arrowhead Stadium, which has defined the Chiefs organization for over 50 years.
Why it matters
The Chiefs' move away from Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, represents the end of an era for the franchise and its loyal fanbase in Missouri. Kelce's comments capture the bittersweet emotions surrounding the transition, as the team trades tradition for a state-of-the-art venue backed by significant public funding.
The details
The Chiefs announced in December 2025 that they intend to build a new $3 billion domed stadium across the state line in Kansas. Lawmakers in Kansas have pledged to fund 60% of the project, including $1.8 billion in bonds backed by sales taxes - the largest public subsidy ever provided for a stadium in the U.S. This decision came after a Jackson County vote rejected a sales tax extension tied to an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead Stadium.
- The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972.
- The current lease on Arrowhead Stadium expires after the 2030 season.
- The Chiefs announced their plans to build a new domed stadium in Kansas in December 2025.
The players
Travis Kelce
A veteran tight end who has spent his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs' starting quarterback, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 season.
Jason Kelce
Travis Kelce's brother, who joined him on the 'New Heights' podcast to discuss the Chiefs' stadium move.
What they’re saying
“I think it's gonna be unbelievable once it's finally set in stone, but it is gonna be kind of heartbreaking knowing that the Chiefs are gonna move away from Arrowhead and that side of like the Missouri side of Kansas City.”
— Travis Kelce (New Heights Podcast)
What’s next
The Chiefs' new domed stadium in Kansas is expected to be completed in time for the 2030 NFL season, when the team's current lease at Arrowhead Stadium expires.
The takeaway
The Chiefs' planned move across the state line to Kansas represents the end of an era for the franchise and its loyal Missouri fanbase. While the new stadium may offer modern amenities, longtime players like Travis Kelce are grappling with the emotional weight of leaving the iconic Arrowhead Stadium behind.
