Missouri Lawmaker Demands Chiefs Leave Arrowhead Stadium Now

Representative Chad Perkins proposes evicting the NFL team from their longtime home over relocation plans.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:55am

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A fractured, abstract painting in bold primary colors depicting the iconic Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, conveying the high-energy debate over the Chiefs' relocation plans.As the Kansas City Chiefs plan their move to a new stadium, a heated debate over the team's departure from their longtime home at Arrowhead exposes the emotional attachment and community pride that often come with a team's home venue.Kansas City Today

A heated debate is brewing in Missouri, with a local lawmaker, Representative Chad Perkins, taking aim at the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to relocate their team to a new $3 billion domed facility in Kansas. Perkins is proposing a bold move, urging the Jackson County Sports Authority to evict the Chiefs from the iconic Arrowhead Stadium immediately and demanding the team play at a high school field in Kansas.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' plan to build a new stadium in Kansas has sparked outrage and questions about the team's loyalty to Missouri. This debate highlights the emotional attachment and community pride that often come with a team's home stadium, as well as the broader implications of professional sports franchises relocating.

The details

Representative Chad Perkins is proposing a bill that would cease the production of Chiefs-branded license plates in Missouri, arguing it's illogical to continue promoting a team that's chosen to move to another state. Perkins is also urging the Jackson County Sports Authority, the owners of Arrowhead Stadium, to take a stand and evict the Chiefs immediately, suggesting they should "get out right now" and play football at a high school field in Overland Park, Kansas.

  • Arrowhead Stadium has been a beloved fixture in the NFL since 1972.
  • The Chiefs are aiming to open their new $3 billion domed facility in Kansas in 2031.

The players

Representative Chad Perkins

A Missouri lawmaker who is leading the charge against the Kansas City Chiefs' relocation plans.

Jackson County Sports Authority

The owners of Arrowhead Stadium, the iconic home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL team that is planning to relocate to a new $3 billion domed facility in Kansas.

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