Kansas officials confirm continued stadium discussions with Chiefs

The future homes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals are up in the air, but we may get an answer soon on where they’re heading.The Kansas Department of Commerce said Thursday that it is in active discussions with the Chiefs about the possibility of building a new stadium and related facilities in Kansas.In a statement, the department said no agreement has been finalized but described the project as a potential “massive economic win for Kansas” that could benefit the state for generations.The statement comes days before a Legislative Coordinating Council meeting scheduled for Monday in Topeka.Sports radio host Soren Petro of 810 WHB also reported that the Chiefs are expected to attend the meeting, while the Kansas City Royals are not, and suggested an announcement could follow.Related reporting:Missouri House sends stadium funding bill for Chiefs, Royals to governor’s desk Kansas City Chiefs ask Kansas Senate for more time to mull stadium decision Will the Chiefs or Royals move? A full timeline of stadium debates “We are aware of the media reports regarding the LCC meeting on Monday,” the department said in a statement. “The state of Kansas is in active discussions with the Kansas City Chiefs about the prospects of building a new stadium and other facilities in Kansas. No final agreement has been reached, but this would be a massive economic win for Kansas and benefit Kansans for generations to come. We are aggressively pursuing this opportunity.”No location has been announced, and the Chiefs have not confirmed anything.One potential location on the Kansas side has been the Village West area of Western Wyandotte County.How about the Royals? Of course, the Chiefs aren’t the only team considering its options. The Royals have confirmed interest in a potential location in Johnson County. Senate President spokesperson Megan Stookey provided this statement to KMBC’s Andy Alcock: “Senate President Masterson believes the Kansas City Royals are fully committed to Kansas, which fulfills their obligation regarding the advanced timeline given from the LCC. While their location proposal continues to evolve, it will not be finalized or considered this year or during the upcoming legislation session.”Kansas City mayor statementKansas City mayor Quinton Lucas’ office issued this statement on reports and chatter about the stadiums on Thursday: “Kansas City does not negotiate in public and will not change course today. As the City and our Missouri partners continue discussions with our long-term partners at the Chiefs and the Royals, we remain steadfast in working toward an arrangement in the best interest of our community and the greatest success of our teams on and off the field.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The future homes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals are up in the air, but we may get an answer soon on where they’re heading.

The Kansas Department of Commerce said Thursday that it is in active discussions with the Chiefs about the possibility of building a new stadium and related facilities in Kansas.

In a statement, the department said no agreement has been finalized but described the project as a potential “massive economic win for Kansas” that could benefit the state for generations.

The statement comes days before a Legislative Coordinating Council meeting scheduled for Monday in Topeka.

Sports radio host Soren Petro of 810 WHB also reported that the Chiefs are expected to attend the meeting, while the Kansas City Royals are not, and suggested an announcement could follow.

Related reporting:

“We are aware of the media reports regarding the LCC meeting on Monday,” the department said in a statement. “The state of Kansas is in active discussions with the Kansas City Chiefs about the prospects of building a new stadium and other facilities in Kansas. No final agreement has been reached, but this would be a massive economic win for Kansas and benefit Kansans for generations to come. We are aggressively pursuing this opportunity.”

No location has been announced, and the Chiefs have not confirmed anything.

One potential location on the Kansas side has been the Village West area of Western Wyandotte County.

How about the Royals?

Of course, the Chiefs aren’t the only team considering its options.

The Royals have confirmed interest in a potential location in Johnson County.

Senate President spokesperson Megan Stookey provided this statement to KMBC’s Andy Alcock:

“Senate President Masterson believes the Kansas City Royals are fully committed to Kansas, which fulfills their obligation regarding the advanced timeline given from the LCC. While their location proposal continues to evolve, it will not be finalized or considered this year or during the upcoming legislation session.”

Kansas City mayor statement

Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas’ office issued this statement on reports and chatter about the stadiums on Thursday:

“Kansas City does not negotiate in public and will not change course today. As the City and our Missouri partners continue discussions with our long-term partners at the Chiefs and the Royals, we remain steadfast in working toward an arrangement in the best interest of our community and the greatest success of our teams on and off the field.”