Chiefs president confirms grass decision for new $3bn domed stadium and target date to host Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs have stated their preference on one key element of their new stadium.

In December 2025, the Chiefs announced their plans to move out of their iconic Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri and relocate across state lines into Kansas.

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The iconic NFL franchise plan to build a $3bn state-of-the-art domed stadium in Wyandotte County, a venue which would allow them to host events year-round.

The four-time Super Bowl champions expect the move to be completed by 2031, but one crucial detail of the new-build remains to be revealed.

Chiefs gearing towards grass in new $3bn stadium opening in 2031

However, speaking at training camp this week, the Chiefs’ team president very much confirmed that grass is their preference.

“Chiefs president Mark Donovan says team’s preference at new domed stadium in 2031 will be to have grass fields,” The Athletic’s Jesse Newell posted.

The NFL‘s grass vs turf debate has only strengthened since the success of the 2026 World Cup.

As per FIFA regulations, host stadiums that played on turf had to swap to grass for the tournament, and it proved a resounding success.

The NFL Players’ Association has lobbied for a permanent change to grass playing surfaces for a number of years now.

Off the back of the tournament, players joined in with the protest, led by Dallas Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb.

“When the World Cup ends, many of these same stadiums will go back to turf despite 92% of NFL players preferring natural grass,” the NFLPA said in a statement on June 10.

“If these extensive field changes are worth the cost for a month-long tournament, why aren’t they worth the cost for the NFL players who primarily compete in these stadiums?”

The Chiefs are looking to set a precedent when they move into their new home, and hoping many other franchises will join them.

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Chiefs in discussions to host Super Bowl

The Chiefs moved into Arrowhead in 1972, and in its 54-year history, it has never hosted a Super Bowl.

In 2006, the city of Kansas City was given the rights to host Super Bowl XLIX (2015) if Arrowhead Stadium was a climate-controlled venue by that time.

City council members later rejected a tax-increase bill that would’ve provided nearly $1 billion in funds to build a roof on the stadium, and thus, no Super Bowl in Missouri.

Moving into their new facility should give them the capability to host the NFL’s biggest game, despite warnings it’s not all it’s made up to be.

“Chiefs President Mark Donovan said the club has been in discussions about hosting the Super Bowl in 2033-2035 in the new stadium,” Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick posted on social media.

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“There have also been preliminary discussions about bidding for the NCAA men’s final four.”

The Chiefs goodbye to their iconic home will be a sad moment for fans, but the opportunity to set a precedent and host a Super Bowl is too good to miss out on.