The Kansas City Chiefs have played in Kansas City, Missouri since 1963, and in Arrowhead Stadium since 1972 (the third oldest stadium in the NFL). Come 2031, they’ll have a new stadium in a new city, and be known as… the Kansas City Chiefs:

Today we are excited to take another momentous step for the future of the franchise. We have entered into an agreement with the State of Kansas to host Chiefs football beginning with the 2031 NFL season. In the years ahead, we look forward to designing and building a state-of-the-art domed stadium and mixed-use district in Wyandotte County, and a best-in-class training facility, team headquarters, and mixed-use district in Olathe, totaling a minimum of $4 billion of development in the State of Kansas.

I believe this is unique in sporting history, with no other professional sports franchise moving from one city to another and keeping its full city and team name. The only other team that could realistically do this is… the Kansas City Royals.

The new stadium won’t be cheap. Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the Chiefs, as quoted in The Kansas Reflector (the headline for which—“Chiefs moving to Kansas with $3.3 billion plan for domed stadium, training facility”—I’d originally misread as “doomed stadium” and thought, that’s awfully pessimistic):

“The stadium we estimate will be approximately $3 billion,” Hunt said. “The practice facility will be approximately $300 million and then we have committed to do a mixed-use district that will have at least $700 million invested both in Olathe and Wyandotte County, and it could go up from there.”

Fortunately, Kansas is ponying up 60% of the cost. Plus, the team can save on rebranding expenses.

The Athletic offers an FAQ on the move, including this delightful nugget:

What other features will absolutely be at the new stadium?

Hunt highlighted two important factors based on fan surveys: Having a loud stadium and one that features great tailgating.

“We’ll work really hard on both of those,” Hunt said, “to make sure that we deliver something that’s as good or better than they have now.”

Donovan said he believed there were design possibilities available that could make the Chiefs’ home stadium even louder than it is now.

Arrowhead is already the loudest football stadium in the league. I hope the new stadium comes with earplugs.