Chiefs think they could renovate Arrowhead Stadium, stay for 25 more years

[kcgreene]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profoo...%20Hunt%20said.

Spoiler!

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.

Didn't see this anywhere. This made me crack a smile, hopefully does the same for some of you.

[Mecca]

What he didn't tell you is that that renovation will be the cost of a new stadium.

[FloridaMan88]

I wonder if they'd try again with the rolling roof concept at a renovated Arrowhead.

[kcgreene]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What he didn't tell you is that that renovation will be the cost of a new stadium.

Hopefully it wont cost that much. Renovations will probably be pricey, but I will give Clark one thing: If there was a time to go heavy for a new stadium, it would be now with the abundant success we've had.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

I wonder if they'd try again with the rolling roof concept at a renovated Arrowhead.

Why would they need a rolling roof? Royals want to go full reerun and push the issue of a new stadium, they'll almost assuredly be gone one way or another.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Sassy Snatch

Why would they need a rolling roof? Royals want to go full reerun and push the issue of a new stadium, they'll almost assuredly be gone one way or another.

Potentially host a Super Bowl, winter concerts, Final Fours, etc.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Sassy Snatch

Why would they need a rolling roof? Royals want to go full reerun and push the issue of a new stadium, they'll almost assuredly be gone one way or another.

Move the Royals to TBones stadium and let the Chiefs do whatever the **** they want without that loser stench wafting over the parking lot.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Potentially host a Super Bowl, winter concerts, Final Fours, etc.

Okay. So they just need a roof then. No point for it to be rolling.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by Sassy Snatch

Okay. So they just need a roof then. No point for it to be rolling.

So basically do what Chicago proposed for Soldier Field?

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

So basically do what Chicago proposed for Soldier Field?

Don't know the feasibility of what they can and can't do with that building, but unless I'm just completely mistaken I'm pretty sure a huge part of why they needed it to be rolling in the first place was so that they could share it between the Chiefs and Royals.

[Rainbarrel]

...or just let it be Gracie's problem

[Wisconsin_Chief]

We've built a legacy at Arrowhead the past 10 years, especially the last 5, definitely would hate to see that disappear. We reversed the 30 year curse and now there's magic in that grass, stay there as long as possible.

[ChiefsCountry]

A new stadium push will happen after the renovations for the World Cup. That will find some problems.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

We've built a legacy at Arrowhead the past 10 years, especially the last 5, definitely would hate to see that disappear. We reversed the 30 year curse and now there's magic in that grass, stay there as long as possible.

Arrowhead has been legendary outside of KC since the DT era.

After this year with all the Burrowhead talk. The players talking about disrespecting Arrowhead has taken the stadium into new heights a part of our fandom. A beloved thing. They can keep it up structurally, let’s keep it until it’s structurally unsafe.

[Kiimo]

Build a new stadium with retractable roof where the K is. Move over and then put up a zona rosa type outdoor mall where arrowhead used to be. Bars, hotels etc. You have the parking for it already. Maybe the space? I dunno.