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Overland Park Today
By the People, for the People
Missouri Legislator Threatens to Evict Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium
Chad Perkins, the Missouri House Speaker Pro-Tem, is furious over the team's plans to move to Kansas in 2031.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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A Missouri legislator, Chad Perkins, is threatening to evict the Kansas City Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium, which is owned by the Jackson County Sports Authority, not the team. Perkins is upset over the Chiefs' plans to move to Kansas in 2031 and has introduced legislation to remove the team's license plates from Missouri vehicles. He believes a Missouri jury would side with him if the team tried to sue over being forced out of the stadium.
Why it matters
The Chiefs have been a beloved part of Missouri's sports landscape for over 60 years, generating significant economic impact and tax revenue for the state. Perkins' actions could create a contentious legal battle and further strain the relationship between the team and the state.
The details
Perkins, the Missouri House Speaker Pro-Tem, is upset that the Chiefs plan to leave Missouri for Kansas in 2031 when their lease at Arrowhead Stadium expires. He has introduced legislation to prevent new Chiefs license plates from being issued and force current owners to surrender their plates when they expire. Perkins believes Arrowhead Stadium is owned by the Jackson County Sports Authority, not the Chiefs, and he would tell the team to "get out right now" if he were the authority.
- The Chiefs announced their plans to leave Missouri on December 22.
- Perkins introduced his legislation in the Missouri legislature this week.
The players
Chad Perkins
The Missouri House Speaker Pro-Tem who is threatening to evict the Kansas City Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium over the team's plans to move to Kansas.
Kansas City Chiefs
The NFL team that has played in Missouri since 1963 and plans to move to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas in 2031.
Jackson County Sports Authority
The organization that owns Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
What they’re saying
“Arrowhead Stadium's not owned by the Chiefs, it's owned by the Jackson County Sports Authority. If I were the Jackson County Sports Authority, I'd tell him, get out right now. Just get your stuff and get out now. Go play football at a high school field in Overland Park. I don't care. Get out. And you can sue me and we can go to court, and I think a Missouri jury might just agree with me right now, right?”
— Chad Perkins, Missouri House Speaker Pro-Tem (Missourinet)
What’s next
The legislation introduced by Perkins is currently working its way through the Missouri legislature. If passed, it could lead to a legal battle between the state and the Chiefs over the team's future at Arrowhead Stadium.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the deep-rooted loyalty and attachment Missourians have to the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the potential consequences of a team's decision to leave its long-time home. The outcome could have significant implications for the team's relationship with its fans and the state of Missouri.
