Kansas Offers Extension to Chiefs and Royals Stadium Efforts

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jack Gorman | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 6:01 PM ET

The State of Kansas has extended its offer to emphasize the "Kansas" in the names of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The state is attempting to lure both teams as the Chiefs and Royals continue their protracted stadium negotiations with Missouri.

To that end, Kansas lawmakers approved a one-year extension on Monday for the incentives offered to both teams. The offers originally expired last week.

The Chiefs and the Royals have played at their current stadiums for over five decades. In April 2024, 58% of Missouri voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have paid for a new stadium for the Royals and a significant renovation of the Chiefs' current home at Arrowhead Stadium.

#BREAKING Negotiations extended: a group of Kansas legislative leaders just voted to extend an offer to the #Chiefs and #Royals.

The law allows Kansas to use STAR Bonds to pay for up to 70% of a stadium project. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/iQbP2RW3Uq
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) July 7, 2025

At that moment, Kansas entered the conversation, raising the possibility of relocating both teams to new stadiums just across the border. This would allow both teams to keep their Kansas City name, while moving the financial benefits (and responsibilities) from Missouri to Kansas, where a law enacted in 2024 allows state bonds to cover 70% of the costs for new stadiums.

Faced with the prospect of losing two major league franchises in one swing, Missouri responded with a plan of its own three weeks ago, prompting Chiefs President Mark Donovan to petition for an extension to Kansas's deadline. Per WIBW in Topeka, Kansas, Donovan cited "substantial progress" in the talks with the state.

One sure talking point in the Chiefs' discussion will be the potential for a domed stadium in Kansas versus another Arrowhead refurbishment. A domed stadium would allow Kansas (and the Chiefs) to hold their first-ever Super Bowl.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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