Missouri Senate passes stadium deal for Royals and Chiefs
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The Chiefs will soon decide which side of the state line, Missouri or Kansas, they will play their home games after 2030.
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Front Office Sports on MSNChiefs, Royals Now Have Massive Stadium Decision: Kansas or Missouri?The Missouri Senate approves the stadium funding in an overnight session. The post Chiefs, Royals Now Have Massive Stadium Decision: Kansas or Missouri? appeared first on Front Office Sports.
The Missouri Senate has passed a new stadium funding bill that could play a pivotal role in keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the Show-Me State – just weeks before the teams are expected to make a final decision on their future stadium homes.
The Chiefs' lease on Arrowhead ends in 2031, and with the need for something fresh, Kansas lawmakers are desperate for the franchise to move to the west side of town. There is reportedly an offer on the table for a $3 billion domed stadium to be built across the border.
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the clock. Two states are fighting to secure the NFL’s most-watched team with a stadium upgrade or a brand-new home. Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri has hosted
Per reports, the Chiefs' lease at Arrowhead Stadium is set to expire after the 2030 NFL season. By June 30, Hunt and Co. will reportedly decide which side of the Missouri-Kansas state line the team will play its home games. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has called the general assembly back on Tuesday to discuss the stadium's tax-incentive program.
As the Missouri and Kansas legislatures battle to approve financing plans that could tempt the Chiefs and Royals into resettling somewhere new, both states will rely heavily on public funding.
Although the Chiefs have Arrowhead for another seven years, the clock is ticking on a decision to accept the new stadium offer. Kansas House of Representatives speaker Dan Hawkins reports that ...