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FIRST LOOK: KC Chiefs Present Renderings for Renovated GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City's Wednesday press conference shared ideas for an initial renovation concept for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Jordan Foote

FIRST LOOK: KC Chiefs Present Renderings for Renovated GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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In recent months, the Kansas City Chiefs' friends across the parking lot at the Truman Sports Complex have drawn attention due to their desire for a new stadium. In the aftermath of the Kansas City Royals releasing renderings for their proposed downtown baseball park, it's the Chiefs' turn to share what they have in mind. 

On Wednesday morning, Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and President Mark Donovan unveiled the "Arrowhead Reimagined" project. Their first-look presentation, which is not finalized, will represent the "vision" and "foundation" of the club's goal of renovating GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. 

Hunt describes this as maintaining "one of the best fan experiences in the National Football League" and an effort that would help the stadium "continue to be the landmark that it is today." 

This, of course, would result from the Royals moving out of the Truman Sports Complex. On April 2, Jackson County Question 1 is on the ballot and represents the imposition and extension of a 0.375% sales tax for 40 years. That tax, if approved, would give funding to the Chiefs for their stadium improvements and maintenance and also assist in the construction of the Royals' downtown baseball park. Additionally, it'd factor into "refinancing debt obligations previously incurred to finance or refinance improvements to the Harry S Truman Sports Complex." 

Donovan projects that the earliest window to begin this proposed project wouldn't kick in until 2027. The FIFA World Cup will come to Kansas City in 2026. The Chiefs' ideal finish date would be 2030, although 2031 is a possibility. Hunt estimates that the renovations would cost $800 million, with his family contributing $300M. The Royals have promised $1B from their ownership group in their respective development. 

Donovan, describing the potential renovations as a "significant public-private partnership," emphasized the importance of improving the current Arrowhead experience.

"It's not only important that we do this given the age of the stadium, but it's important we do this right," Donovan said. "We do it to honor the legacy of Lamar Hunt, and also do it in the spirit that continues this treasure that we have in our town that is a worldwide phenomenon and an iconic stadium in sports." 

Here's some of what the renovations would include:

  • Pedestrian bridges
  • Activation zone
  • New parking orientation
  • VIP access road
  • New video boards
  • Upgrades to TV and WiFi
  • 360-degree upper concourse
  • New concessions and restrooms
  • Renovated suites

In the event of "Arrowhead Reimagined" coming to fruition, Hunt says seating capacity will remain "above 70,000" fans. For additional images and details for the preliminary stadium concept, as well as a link to more information on the April 2 ballot, click here. 

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Jordan Foote is the deputy editor of Kansas City Chiefs On SI. Foote is a Baker University alumnus, earning his degree in Mass Media.

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