US EditionMissouri Governor Floats Potential for a Retractable Roof if Chiefs Renovate Arrowhead Stadium
Governor Kehoe suggests a retractable fabric roof to maintain Arrowhead Stadium's outdoor legacy while offering weather protection, amid $1.15 billion renovation talks.
- On Tuesday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe floated a hybrid retractable or fabric roof for Arrowhead Stadium, aiming to keep the Kansas City Chiefs while preserving its outdoor legacy with an indoor-like option for major events.
- Financial strains are evident after Jackson County voters last year defeated a local sales tax extension, while Kansas lawmakers authorized bonds for up to 70% of stadium costs and Missouri lawmakers approved bonds covering up to 50% plus $50 million in tax credits.
- Drawing on European examples, Mike Kehoe noted Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt uses a flexible translucent roof membrane, while the Chiefs said they would fund a $1.15 billion renovation but declined to address Kehoe's latest thoughts.
- Kehoe plans to meet Wednesday with Phil LeVota, Jackson County Executive, as county actions are key and leases expire in January 2031 with a renovation ballot possible next year.
- Kehoe emphasized fan preferences, saying Chiefs fans like the rough and tough and Chiefs ownership recognizes Arrowhead's legacy, while officials stress stadium project timelines cannot be rushed.
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