The clock is ticking for the Kansas City Chiefs as they contemplate a potential cross-state move.
The Kansas City Star's Matthew Kelly reports that Kansas has set a June 30 expiration date on its offer for a new stadium, one that may vanish if the Chiefs do not act promptly. Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins made it clear: no extensions are on the table, urging the Chiefs and MLB's Royals to decide swiftly.
"If they want to get it done, they've still got time," Hawkins stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Hawkins aims to avoid extending the deadline to prevent giving the Chiefs and Royals leverage in Missouri, where they also pursue stadium solutions. Kansas is keen on welcoming both teams, armed with the necessary resources and incentives.
The Chiefs, eyeing a modern dome stadium, see potential in Kansas's proposal. With the vision of hosting a Super Bowl, team owner Clark Hunt and president Mark Donovan recognize the year-round opportunities a dome presents, aligning with trends of cold-weather cities seeking domed venues funded by public money.
Mark Donovan acknowledges the gravity of Kansas's offer. "Hypothetically, as you're trying to figure out how to put a deal together, if you're on either side of the table, you look at deadlines," Donovan commented, noting the seriousness of the June 30 deadline.
Donovan's remarks send a clear message to Missouri: act, or the Chiefs might shift from Arrowhead Stadium, their home through the 2030 season, and explore new grounds in Kansas City, Kansas as early as 2031.
