The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that architectural firms MANICA and Populous have advanced as finalists in the competitive design process for the franchise’s new stadium.
The selection follows an extensive RFQ and RFP process and moves the project into its final design phase. Both firms have designed major sports and entertainment venues around the world.
The announcement marks the first major update since Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt confirmed an agreement last month for a new stadium to be built in Kansas.
The $3 billion fixed-roof stadium and surrounding mixed-use development will be located in Wyandotte County and is scheduled to open for the 2031 NFL season. The project is expected to generate more than 20,000 jobs and $4.4 billion in economic impact during construction, with more than 3,500 jobs and $1 billion in annual economic impact once completed.
The stadium will be funded through a public-private partnership, with 60 percent financed through STAR bonds and the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund and 40 percent privately funded. The Hunt family is also committing an additional $1 billion toward related development.