Kansas City Chiefs Unveil $3 Billion Domed Stadium Plan

New stadium and headquarters to be funded by controversial STAR bond program

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced plans to build a new $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, as well as a $300 million headquarters and training facility in Johnson County. The project will be funded in part by $1.8 billion in Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds, a financing tool used in Kansas to fund large commercial and entertainment projects. The plan has sparked concerns from some Kansas City residents about potential tax increases, especially on property taxes, despite assurances from officials that the deal is structured to protect Wyandotte County families.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' stadium move from Missouri to Kansas is a major development that will reshape the Kansas City metro area. The use of STAR bonds to fund a large portion of the project is controversial, as the program has been criticized for potentially diverting tax revenue from other priorities. Residents are worried about the impact on their own taxes, especially property taxes, even as officials claim the deal includes safeguards.

The details

The Chiefs' new stadium will be a 65,000-seat domed facility, replacing the team's longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium. The team also plans to build a $300 million headquarters and training facility on a 165-acre plot near Olathe, Kansas. The $3 billion project will be funded in part by $1.8 billion in STAR bonds, which allow municipalities to issue bonds to finance large commercial and entertainment projects and then pay them back using the increased sales tax revenue generated. The Chiefs will cover the remaining 40% of the costs. The STAR bond district could span over 290 square miles across Wyandotte and Johnson counties.

  • The Chiefs' new stadium and headquarters are planned for completion by 2031.
  • The Olathe City Council recently voted unanimously to support the Chiefs' development concept.

The players

Kansas City Chiefs

The professional American football team that currently plays its home games at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Wyandotte County

The county in Kansas where the Chiefs' new $3 billion domed stadium will be located.

Johnson County

The county in Kansas where the Chiefs' new $300 million headquarters and training facility will be located.

Christal Watson

The mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, who addressed concerns from local residents about the stadium project.

John Bacon

The mayor of Olathe, Kansas, who said the deal would not raise people's taxes.

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What they’re saying

“This is not raising people's taxes. There's been several discussions about this taking taxes that are being collected in one part of our city and transferring it to another – and that could be the case.”

— John Bacon, Mayor of Olathe, Kansas (KCUR)

“A core purpose of those conditions is to protect Wyandotte County families from unintended tax increases, especially property taxes, while keeping the County financially whole.”

— Christal Watson, Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas (The Kansas City Star)

What’s next

The Kansas Department of Commerce has yet to finalize the boundaries of the STAR district that will fund the Chiefs' project, which could stretch across Wyandotte and Johnson counties.

The takeaway

The Chiefs' stadium move to Kansas has sparked concerns over the use of controversial STAR bonds to fund a large portion of the $3 billion project, with residents worried about potential tax increases, especially on property taxes. Officials have sought to reassure the public that the deal includes safeguards, but the full financial impact on the community remains to be seen.