The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972, making it one of the NFL’s oldest venues. But they don’t necessarily think they need a new stadium any time soon.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said that it’s possible his team could look to build a new stadium, either where Arrowhead is currently located or elsewhere, but he said the Chiefs are optimistic that with renovations, Arrowhead could be their home for another quarter-century.
“We do feel optimistic about that. We spent a couple years studying the structural integrity of the stadium, and early this year we preliminarily concluded that Arrowhead could be renovated and extend the life for up to another 25 years,” Hunt said.
The Kansas City Royals, who play in a stadium close enough that the two teams share parking, are looking at opportunities to build a new stadium elsewhere in the Kansas City area, and Hunt acknowledged that there are advantages to new stadium construction, particularly with a roof that allows for the planning of more concerts and other events in the winter.
But at a time when many owners of pro sports teams are looking for bigger, brighter, shinier, newer stadiums, Hunt sounded like he could be happy continuing to see his team play at the place that has been its home for half a century.