Chiefs prez Mark Donovan, when asked this AM about potential new stadium options, said the team has considered options in state of Kansas. They like Arrowhead and legacy of Lamar Hunt’s stadium, but have been pitched by Kansas developers on a bunch of options. Something to watch.
They were already slotted one on the condition the rolling roof was part of the renovations. Roof didn’t get the votes, the SB was awarded to someone else. [Reply]
“Another point in the Chiefs’ calculus: [Chiefs President] Donovan was ambivalent about Arrowhead area's potential for a stadium-adjacent, mixed-use real estate development such as the ones created by the Packers and the Patriots. Those projects are seen as a reliable way for sports franchises to diversify and expand their revenue associated with multi-billion dollar stadiums, and there may be spots in Kansas may work better for that.” [Reply]
If they build a stadium with a roof I imagine it'd almost be a guarantee that a Super Bowl would follow.
The downside is they'll probably never make a stadium with the noise acoustics of Arrowhead ever again so it'll probably lose the reputation of being the loudest stadium in the NFL. [Reply]
Originally Posted by tk13:
If they build a stadium with a roof I imagine it'd almost be a guarantee that a Super Bowl would follow.
The downside is they'll probably never make a stadium with the noise acoustics of Arrowhead ever again so it'll probably lose the reputation of being the loudest stadium in American sports.
Roof isn't the only thing. You must have the restaurants and hotels in the area of the stadium to be considered as well. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
Yeah, but then at halftime would he feel obligated to make sandwiches for people? I'd worry that being a host might distract him from his job.
I know he played a bad second half but this unreasonable questioning of his abilities has to stop. [Reply]
Originally Posted by notorious:
They just dumped hundreds of millions into renovation.
What the fuck?
The lease for Arrowhead expires in 2031, and stadiums take a long time to build. It's not surprising that they're at least starting to think about it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
“Another point in the Chiefs’ calculus: [Chiefs President] Donovan was ambivalent about Arrowhead area's potential for a stadium-adjacent, mixed-use real estate development such as the ones created by the Packers and the Patriots. Those projects are seen as a reliable way for sports franchises to diversify and expand their revenue associated with multi-billion dollar stadiums, and there may be spots in Kansas may work better for that.”
Speedway and Legends works way better for that. New Chiefs Stadium, Speedway, Sporting, Amphitheater and American Royal all in the general area would make sense for a mixed development that can attract business year around. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
“Another point in the Chiefs’ calculus: [Chiefs President] Donovan was ambivalent about Arrowhead area's potential for a stadium-adjacent, mixed-use real estate development such as the ones created by the Packers and the Patriots. Those projects are seen as a reliable way for sports franchises to diversify and expand their revenue associated with multi-billion dollar stadiums, and there may be spots in Kansas may work better for that.”
I will always be firmly in the "keep it at Arrowhead" camp, but I'll admit that it's a giant pain in the ass to visit for a game if you don't want to rent a car. All of the hotels near the stadium are overpriced roach motels, there's not a restaurant in sight other than fast food and a Denny's, and getting a cab out of there after a game takes at least an hour. I know that's not how the locals look at it, but there's no question it'd be nicer for some of us if it was a little more convenient. [Reply]
