Patrick Mahomes (via Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes has already delivered championships, investment, and generational excitement to Kansas City—and he’s not finished. When the WNBA rejected his offer to bring a team to the city, the Chiefs’ all-world quarterback made one thing clear: Kansas City is his home, and he’s not going anywhere in terms of constructing its sports empire.
Patrick Mahomes’ WNBA bid comes up short despite star power and established investment track record
At age 24, Patrick Mahomes became the youngest owner in the history of MLB when he acquired the Kansas City Royals. Since then, he has diversified his portfolio to comprise Sporting KC (MLS) and Kansas City Current (NWSL) ownership. It was only a matter of time before he directed his attention to women’s basketball. But in an unexpected turn, the WNBA is said to have turned down Patrick Mahomes’ overture to bring an expansion team to Kansas City. Even with his clout, extensive roots in the city, and expanding interest in female sports, the league opted to give expansion rights elsewhere—in more amiable arena situations or demographics-based markets.
Patrick Mahomes speaks on potentially owning a WNBA team
“It’s been really cool to see the WNBA and how it’s really grown over these last few years especially,” he said. ”There’s been a lot of great players for a long time …obviously Caitlin Clark , A’Ja Wilson. It’s great to see these players receive the publicity they’ve deserved. Although Kansas City lost out, he has no intention of giving up. We didn’t luck out enough to get the team…but it won’t stop our push to try to get a team to Kansas City.”
Patrick Mahomes’ $275M commitment is bigger than football
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes agreed to a historic 10-year, $450 million contract with the Chiefs—$275 million of which is guaranteed. That was not merely a contract to remain in red and gold. It was a declaration of loyalty to Kansas City. Ever since, Mahomes has transcended being a quarterback. Through his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, he’s donated millions to youth and underprivileged communities.
Kansas City lost a WNBA team, but it still keeps Patrick Mahomes
Mahomes’ WNBA bid may have been rejected—temporarily. But if there’s one thing his career has taught us, it’s that people rarely win when they bet against him. Also read: Patrick Mahomes shares quiet family moments before stepping into new NFL seasonWhether on the field or in the corporate boardroom, Mahomes’ commitment to Kansas City can’t be beat. The WNBA didn’t catch the vision, but Mahomes is not backing down. He’s still wagering big on his city—and history predicts it’s a sound investment.