KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club’s brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031.
“Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build something that improved the gameday experience for every single fan. This new stadium will do just that.
“It’s spectacular. It honors the rich legacy of this franchise while setting a bold course for the future of Chiefs Kingdom.
“While we’re still finalizing many of the details, there are a few things we know for sure: it will hold 70,000 fans, it will still be the best place in the world to tailgate, and the whole building will be built for noise.”
Key Details
- $3 billion state-of-the-art stadium
- Fully enclosed roof featuring translucent ETFE panels
- Expected total capacity of approximately 70,000
- More than 20,000 parking spots
Chiefs Name Pair of Kansas City-Based Firms to Stadium Team with MANICA Serving as Lead Design Firm and HNTB Serving as Architect of Record
After an extensive and thorough lead design competition that led to these inspiring renderings, the Kansas City Chiefs also announced on Wednesday that the club has selected Kansas City-based MANICA as the lead design architect for the Chiefs new stadium. In addition, the Kansas City-based sports architecture firm HNTB has been selected as the architect of record (AOR) for the project. CAA ICON is serving as owner’s representative on the stadium project, having led all elements of the RFQ, RFP, and lead design competition processes.
“We’re proud to name MANICA as our lead design architect and HNTB as the architect of record for this transformational stadium undertaking which will come to life over the next five years,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “We are incredibly fortunate that Kansas City is home to world-class sports and entertainment design talent, and that has been on full display throughout this process. David (Manica) and the MANICA team stood out throughout a rigorous months-long process, honoring and embracing our history while presenting a bold and dynamic vision for the future. We look forward to working alongside both firms to refine these plans and deliver the premier sports and entertainment venue not only in the Midwest, but in the world.”
Today’s announcement concludes a six-month lead design competition process between the two finalists.
“It is the honor of a lifetime to be entrusted with designing the next home of the Kansas City Chiefs in our hometown,” said David Manica, president and owner, MANICA. “My entire team is committed to creating a stadium that honors the legacy, tradition, and unmatched energy of Arrowhead while boldly reimagining its future. This stadium is being designed not just for today’s fans, but for the generations of Chiefs Kingdom to come – a place that reflects the passion, pride, and enduring strength of one of the greatest fan bases in all of sports.”
The $3 billion state-of-the-art stadium will be fully enclosed with a translucent ETFE roof and is expected to have a total capacity of approximately 70,000. The team, along with MANICA, has worked to incorporate – and improve – many of the club’s and fanbase’s beloved traditions. Parking lot infrastructure will be built specifically to enhance the tailgating experience. The stadium’s size, shape, and roof geometry have been studied by audio engineers to maximize crowd noise and help ensure that Chiefs fans can continue to provide an unrivaled homefield advantage. The stadium’s seating bowl is reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium; it will include a Drum Deck for pregame and in-game ceremonies, as well as the prominent placement of the Chiefs Ring of Honor above the bowl. The roof will also include more than 400,000 square feet of translucent panels directly above the playing surface, maximizing visibility for military flyovers.
This story originates at Chiefs.com.
