On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released updated one-time economic impact projections as well as expected annual economic impacts for the $4.5 billion capital investment project in the State of Kansas. The project includes the Chiefs new $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas; a $300 million practice facility and headquarters in Olathe, Kansas; as well as $1.2 billion in private ancillary real estate developments surrounding both projects.
"Since Lamar Hunt relocated the team from Dallas to Kansas City in 1963, the franchise has continued to drive significant economic, cultural, and community impact throughout Chiefs Kingdom," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. "This once-in-a-generation project – which is really four projects in one – offers a truly transformational impact for the State of Kansas and the entire Kansas City region. This project has real short-term and long-term benefits, and we are excited about what we will be building together over the next five years and beyond."
The report, produced by Econsult Solutions, Inc. in April 2026, shows the one-time capital investment of $4.5 billion across all four project elements – stadium, practice facility, and two private real estate development areas – is expected to generate $1.9 billion in indirect impact (business-to-business spending) and $1.8 billion in induced impact (spending of wages), for a total impact of $8.2 billion on the greater Kansas City region during the construction period.
In addition, during the construction period, real estate development activities are projected to support 36,500 FTE (full-time equivalent) job-years in the region, with $2.7 billion in employee compensation, and generate $106.4 million in tax revenue for the State of Kansas.
"Funding schools in Elkhart, roads in Atchison and everything in between should be done through economic growth and job creation….not raising taxes," Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said. "That is essential to our state's future, and that is exactly why the Kansas City Chiefs project is so important to Kansas. By generating tens of millions of dollars of revenue for the state and creating thousands of Kansas jobs, this project helps place Kansas on solid financial footing for generations to come while lessening the burden on our taxpayers."
"We enter into strategic economic partnerships for three fundamental reasons….to grow our economy, create jobs and lessen the burden on Kansas taxpayers," Kansas Speaker of the House Daniel Hawkins said. "The partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs clearly answers the call on each and this study answers a lot of questions that have been raised about the project. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this historic opportunity will have for Kansas today and for generations to come."
Beginning in 2031, team and stadium operations in Kansas will generate annual economic and fiscal benefits for the greater Kansas City region. These impacts will be supplemented by the more than one million projected annual patrons for NFL games, concerts, and other special events, which will benefit the local economy, including hotels, food and beverage, retail, and transportation.
Upon the opening of the stadium and practice facility in 2031, it is projected that team and stadium operational spending and visitor spending will generate $1.5 billion in total direct, indirect, and induced impacts annually for the greater Kansas City region. This economic activity is expected to support 8,500 FTE (full-time equivalent) jobs and $833.9 million in employee compensation annually on both sides of the state line, while generating $67.0 million in annual tax revenue for the State of Kansas.
"Wyandotte County is a special place with a limitless future," Mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Christal Watson said. "This project creates incredible new opportunities for that future and for all of us. It creates thousands of new jobs. It creates new and incredible investment in our community that will positively impact every corner of Wyandotte County. It is bringing millions of visitors to spend and stay here and new revenue that will allow us to fund our roads, sidewalks, public safety and other key services. It is creating an even brighter future for us, our children and grandchildren."
"While being home to the Kansas City Chiefs corporate office and training facility is a source of community pride, this study showcases why Olathe entered into this partnership," Mayor of the City of Olathe John Bacon said. "It is bringing hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs to our community. This type of economic development and new revenue sources are essential to us continuing to have one of the state's lowest mill rates for city services."
About Econsult Solutions, Inc.
Econsult Solutions, Inc. ("ESI") is a Philadelphia-based economic consulting firm that provides businesses and public policy makers with economic consulting services in urban economics, real estate economics, transportation, public infrastructure, development, public policy and finance, community and neighborhood development, planning, as well as expert witness services for litigation support. Its principals are nationally recognized experts in urban development, real estate, government and public policy, planning, transportation, non-profit management, business strategy and administration, as well as litigation and commercial damages. Staff members have outstanding professional and academic credentials, including active positions at the university level, wide experience at the highest levels of the public policy process and extensive consulting experiences.
