Andy Reid made feelings clear about on move from Arrowhead Stadium after Chiefs’ $4bn relocation decision

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially on the move.

Kansas has won a tug of war with Missouri and will allow a $4 billion development, including a domed arena that would allow Kansas City to host a Super Bowl.

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Head coach Andy Reid shared his thoughts on the move with the media this week.

“I think it’s phenomenal news,” Reid said to reporters Tuesday. “I went through this in Philadelphia, where we had one of these deals.”

The 67-year-old coach is viewing the move as a positive.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s here or Kansas,” Reid continued. “We’re not moving to Florida or somewhere else. We’re right here. We’ve always had Kansas people come here to the Missouri side, and it’ll be likewise the other way. That’s the beautiful thing about it.”

He noted the new stadium will feature numerous improvements aimed at enhancing the fan experience.

“It’ll be a beautiful facility,” he said. “And something the fans will be very proud of. It’ll be definitely loud. It’ll be exciting times there.”

Star tight end Travis Kelce‘s past statements made it abundantly clear that he would have preferred the franchise to stay put.

“Arrowhead is home for me,” Kelce commented. “It’s a part of my heart, playing in that stadium.

“But the fans want what the fans want. We play for them. I think it’s up to them.”

Despite his recent remarks, Reid clearly understands just how iconic Arrowhead Stadium has been throughout its history.

Ahead of Patrick Mahomes’ Arrowhead debut against the San Francisco 49ers in September 2018, Big Red was asked how he would help his quarterback navigate the huge game.

Reid praised the youngster, who was already showing signs of his MVP talents, before insisting it was the job of the whole team to make his job easier — something that would not be a problem on home turf.

“We love playing in Arrowhead. You know how that goes. Our players get fired up,” he said. “When you come out of that tunnel and its red and its loud, it’s a beautiful thing.

“And I know the people in Kansas City love getting in there and doing that. We look forward to it, it’s a great experience, it’s what makes the NFL great.”

Arrowhead broke the record for loudest outdoor stadium in sports with an ear-shattering 142.2 decibels registered by Guinness World Records in 2014.

The stadium’s unique design helps amplify a passionate crowd, who were fired up as Mahomes shredded the Niners seven years ago.

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He threw for 314 yards and three touchdown passes, including a trademark scrambling dart to Chris Conley, in a 38-27 win.

“That,” Reid smiled. “Was a good one.”

The coronavirus pandemic forced the Chiefs to play at a reduced capacity in 2020 and when they returned, Reid once again waxed lyrical about the crowd.

“Yeah, well, listen, this is one of the all-time good venues in the National Football League, so we’ve got great fans, and they are loud, man,” he said. “I mean they get after it and they are like a 12th man, and we appreciate that, every minute of it.”

Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl winner, has already made his feelings known about his special bond with the fans and residents of Kansas City.

“I love it, man. I love the people,” he said in 2024 on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul. “The people are what make the city and they embrace you.

Oldie but goodie

Arrowhead Stadium

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Opened: 1972

Cost to build: $43 million ($323m with inflation)

Seating capacity: 76,416

Super Bowls: None

Did you know? The Chiefs set a Guinness World Record for the loudest stadium with 142.2 decibels in a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots in 2014.

“You can walk down the street and people come up and are like, ‘We love what you do, we love your work.’

“They want to let you have a great day they’re not trying to take pictures. The people make the city.

“I do love the fans. The best part of Kansas City is that they love it but they embrace everybody that comes to the games and they tailgate it. There’s not a ton to do so they really enjoy those football games.”

The Chiefs will be in their new home for 2031 and Reid may not be around amid reports the 2026 campaign could be his last.

Kelce will also be gone but Mahomes, who suffered an ACL tear to end a nightmare season, will likely still be at the helm.

MLB‘s Kansas City Royals are also on the move having shared a parking lot with the Chiefs for five decades.

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