Mayor of big city offers to host the Chiefs after Arrowhead Stadium renovation stall

The future of the Kansas City Chiefs hangs in the balance following a pivotal decision by residents of Jackson County to reject a crucial sales tax measure aimed at renovating Arrowhead Stadium, home to both the Chiefs and the MLB’s Royals. This decision not only affects the Chiefs’ plans but also jeopardizes the future of the Royals, who were eyeing a move from Kauffman Stadium to a new venue.

With both teams facing uncertain prospects in Missouri, speculation is rife about potential relocations. Despite the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories, the uncertainty surrounding Arrowhead Stadium’s renovation has prompted discussions about a possible change in venue. Surprisingly, another city has already expressed interest in hosting the reigning NFL champions.

Where would the Chiefs move to?

Originally, the Chiefs had earmarked $300 million of private funding towards the stadium’s refurbishment, with the total cost estimated at around $800 million. However, without the necessary public support, this ambitious project now seems unattainable.

Enter Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who has thrown his city’s hat into the ring as a potential destination for the Chiefs. This proposal holds historical significance, as the franchise was initially founded as the Dallas Texans by Lamar Hunt in 1959, before relocating to Kansas City four years later and assuming the moniker of the Chiefs.

“As I have said previously, our market is big enough, growing enough and loves football more than enough to support a second NFL team,” Johnson said. “Especially a franchise with deep roots here.”

The prospect of bringing Patrick Mahomes, the face of the Chiefs and one of the NFL’s brightest stars, back to the city where the franchise originated is undoubtedly tantalizing for Dallas fans.