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Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Topeka that the Kansas City Chiefs will build their new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Kelly presented Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt with a football and a jersey as others looked on during the announcement.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Topeka that the Kansas City Chiefs will build their new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Kelly presented Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt with a football and a jersey as others looked on during the announcement. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

It’s the biggest Kansas City professional sports franchise move in more than five decades. The Chiefs are moving to Kansas.

The team and state made the major announcement Monday in Topeka, and on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell breaks down why the decision to relocate was made and what it means to the team and metropolitan area.

After a break, Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson provides an update on the latest moves by the Royals. They’ve added outfield help but is it enough?

Check out this week’s podcast.

This story was originally published December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM with the headline "Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead."

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