The Chiefs are hightailing it across state lines to Kansas City, Kan., for their new stadium build and the Royals had similar choices to make about a new stadium with their Kaufmann Stadium lease expiring on January 31, 2031.
They've opted to move, too ... closer. The organization has agreed on a plan, in conjunction with greeting-card giant Hallmark, for a new $3-billion, 85-care stadium, entertainment district and housing project in the Missouri city's Crown Center area.
Owner John Sherman said the team would like to break ground next year on the $1.9-billion open-air stadium, with the team beginning play at the new venue for the 2030 season. He said the full project will be funded two-thirds by private money, and the team will work to secure the rest through state and local government funding.
My take: There really aren't any detailed renderings yet, but it's refreshing that they've rebuked the recent trend for domed stadiums and, even better, are moving into downtown. Now if they can just come up with that pesky $1 billion of public money.
THE ASYLUM
Royals' new stadium plan
The Chiefs are hightailing it across state lines to Kansas City, Kan., for their new stadium build and the Royals had similar choices to make about a new stadium with their Kaufmann Stadium lease expiring on January 31, 2031.
They've opted to move, too ... closer. The organization has agreed on a plan, in conjunction with greeting-card giant Hallmark, for a new $3-billion, 85-care stadium, entertainment district and housing project in the Missouri city's Crown Center area.
Owner John Sherman said the team would like to break ground next year on the $1.9-billion open-air stadium, with the team beginning play at the new venue for the 2030 season. He said the full project will be funded two-thirds by private money, and the team will work to secure the rest through state and local government funding.
My take: There really aren't any detailed renderings yet, but it's refreshing that they've rebuked the recent trend for domed stadiums and, even better, are moving into downtown. Now if they can just come up with that pesky $1 billion of public money.
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