Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri could cease to be the home of the Kansas City Chiefs if Clark Hunt and his consortium fail to raise the necessary funds for renovations. Yet that did not deter him from building a lavish suite for himself and his family to watch football.
A video shared by ML Football on X (formerly Twitter) provided a sneak peek inside the rumored three-story VIP viewing area inside GEHA Field. Well, calling it a viewing area is an understatement; one can easily live at the place because it has several top-class facilities.
— FOLLOW @_MLFootball (@MlVideos27) July 19, 2024The video taken right near the ground showed various trophies, trinkets, and prized footballs carefully stored on walls as guests enjoyed the game. A spiral case in the middle of the room hinted at the place having more than one floor. Moreover, there was also a kitchen to enjoy hot food.
Arrowhead is a stadium with a rich history. Built by Clark Hunt’s late father, Lamar Hunt, in 1972, the 76,000+-seater football pantheon has stood the test of time, witnessing three Super Bowl banners hung on its old rails after the grand opening.
Clark Hunt’s lavish room is a stark contrast to the facilities for the Chiefs’ players
Despite the grandeur of Hunt’s suite, the 59-year-old proved very frugal about providing state-of-the-art facilities for the reigning Super Bowl champions. According to the NFLPA, Hunt placed 31st among all owners in the NFL, which is second from bottom.
During a survey, players complained about the poor training facility, where they did not have air conditioning until recently. Furthermore, he received bad grades on nutrition and team travel, which Hunt promised to take care of.
The Chiefs are in the process of doing renovations to Arrowhead Stadium. It would cost around $800 million, but so far, Hunt and his partners have managed to raise $300 million. However, during the voting on sales tax, the people of Kansas City voted against raising taxes to increase the funds.
If they fail to gather the money, then the Chiefs could move elsewhere in the future.
Stadium development projects just take a long time, and I don't want to put a specific number on it, but with only six and a-half years left on the lease, we're going to have to work very hard over the next year [year and a half] to see if we can find an option. We will approach it from a broader perspective going forward because time is short for us at this point, and so we need to see what other options are out there for us.Clark Hunt said per The Mirror
If the Chiefs relocate, a chunk of the city’s revenue would go away with it. Moreover, the stadium will cease to exist, creating a big loss for Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City, which uses the venue for their home games.
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