All options for Arrowhead on the table as Kansas City Chiefs plot franchise-altering path forward

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The Kansas City Chiefs are excited with an explosive start to the offseason free agency window after winning back-to-back Super Bowls.

Chris Jones securing a new five-year deal and speedy wide receiver Marquise Brown joining to add much-needed talent to the wide receiver core has kickstarted the Chiefs’ offseason.

However, there could be an off-field development that could have an even bigger influence on the future of the franchise.

The Chiefs need tax funding

It is no secret that the Chiefs are seeking redevelopment of Arrowhead Stadium.

Team president Mark Donovan has stated publicly they need an extension to the sales tax which will fund the upgrades.

A vote will be taking place on April 2^nd to decide if their wish will be granted.

If the vote goes against the Chiefs, they could be forced to leave their current stadium the president admitted.

‘We want to stay’

Donovan made a chilling statement during an interview with Kevin Holmes of KSHB.com: “I know that for us, the Chiefs, we’d have to look at all our options.

“I think they’d have to include leaving Kansas City, but our goal is we want to stay here.”

It could turn out to be a real reality where the Chiefs are inclined to leave their historic ground.

To be so transparent and admit that highlights that this could be a very likely scenario.

Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Chiefs and the professional baseball team the Kansas City Royals.

Donovan mentions the tax funding will be helping the stadium for both sports teams: “It’s really simple. These are not new taxes and you keep both teams.”

$800 million development plan

Owner Clark Hunt has turned to the residents of Kansas City to support the refurbishment process.

In late February, the Chiefs released a development plan which totaled $800 million.

Jackson County residents will now vote in just over two weeks to decide the fate of the Chiefs.

Furthermore, the plan, if given the green light, will start to take place after the 2026 World Cup hosting.

The Chiefs were selected to be a stadium host for games during the collaborative World Cup hosted with Canada and Mexico.

Stadium modifications are due to begin for the World Cup after the 2024 Chiefs home season.