Jackson County Eyes “Amazing Package” to Keep Chiefs, as Stadium Talks Heat Up
There’s movement on the stadium front in Kansas City - and it’s not just chatter anymore.
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota is signaling confidence that the Chiefs could stay right where they are, with the county preparing what he called an “amazing package” aimed at keeping the team in Missouri. A news conference is set for Friday, where LeVota will provide updates on both property taxes and what he described as the “Chiefs partnership.” Translation: Jackson County is ready to play ball.
This comes as the Kansas Department of Commerce confirmed Thursday that it’s actively in talks with the Chiefs about potentially building a new stadium and surrounding facilities across the state line in Kansas. While no deal is done, the department called the project a potential “massive economic win for Kansas,” adding that it’s “aggressively pursuing” the opportunity. That’s a strong signal from a state that clearly sees the value of luring an NFL franchise - and everything that comes with it.
And the timing here is no accident. The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council is set to meet Monday in Topeka, and Chiefs representation is reportedly expected to be in the room.
That report came from 810 WHB’s Soren Petro, who also suggested that some kind of announcement could follow. The Chiefs themselves haven’t confirmed their attendance or commented on the meeting.
What we do know is this: both sides are making moves. Missouri is trying to keep its crown jewel. Kansas is trying to steal it.
And it’s not just the Chiefs weighing their future.
The Royals, too, are exploring their options - and Johnson County, Kansas, is firmly in the mix. The team has already confirmed interest in a possible site there. While the Royals won’t be at Monday’s meeting in Topeka, their stadium ambitions remain very much alive - and very much part of the broader regional conversation about where Kansas City’s teams will call home for decades to come.
So, while there’s no final word yet, the pieces are moving. Fast. And whether it’s Jackson County’s “amazing package” or Kansas’ aggressive pitch, this much is clear: the battle for the Chiefs - and the future of Kansas City sports - is officially on.