Chiefs Eye Olathe for New Headquarters and Practice Facility, Public Hearing Set for Tuesday
The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring a bold move that could reshape their future off the field. According to multiple sources, the team is considering relocating its headquarters and practice facility to Olathe, Kansas - specifically, a site just south of the K-10 Highway along South Ridgeview Road, near the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
The potential relocation is gaining traction quickly. Olathe City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the details of the proposed development. Council Member LeEtta Felter confirmed the hearing and noted that the public will have an opportunity to weigh in on the project.
This move is part of a larger vision for the franchise’s footprint in the region. Back in December, Olathe Mayor John Bacon stood alongside state and team officials at a press conference in Topeka to announce the Chiefs’ plans to establish a new headquarters in town. That same day, the team revealed its intention to build a new stadium in Wyandotte County - a separate but equally significant development.
While the stadium project grabs headlines, the Olathe headquarters plan is no small undertaking. The Chiefs’ proposed site is expected to be more than just a training ground. The organization has shared plans for a mixed-use development that could include sports and entertainment venues, dining and shopping options, office space, hotel accommodations, and even residential units.
It’s a comprehensive, ambitious blueprint - one that signals the team’s commitment to building a long-term base of operations that goes beyond football. And for Olathe, it’s a potential game-changer.
There’s also a community angle to this. Mayor Bacon has indicated that the development could include a stadium for Olathe Public Schools, a move that would deepen the Chiefs’ ties to the local area and provide a major boost to youth and high school athletics in the region.
Two sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations - who requested anonymity due to the ongoing nature of the talks - confirmed that the land being targeted lies just south of the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex. It’s a location with easy highway access and enough space to accommodate the kind of expansive, multi-use campus the Chiefs are envisioning.
This isn’t just about moving offices or upgrading facilities. It’s about planting a flag and building a destination - not just for players and staff, but for fans, families, and the wider community.
Tuesday’s public hearing will be a key step in the process, offering residents a first look at what the Chiefs and the city have in mind - and a chance to have their voices heard as one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises looks to the future in Olathe.