The Kansas City Chiefs have selected a joint venture between Clark Construction Group and AECOM as the construction team for the club’s proposed new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
The fixed-roof venue is planned to accommodate 70,000 people and is scheduled to open in 2031.
Clark | AECOM will work with the Chiefs, stadium designers MANICA and HNTB, the owners’ representative and other project stakeholders to convert the initial design into a permitted and budgeted construction plan.
The current design work covers the seating bowl, premium areas, back-of-house facilities and wider site infrastructure.
The construction team will advise on buildability, materials, procurement, installation and scheduling. Site work is expected to begin in 2027.
Chiefs president Mark Donovan said: “We are excited to have the Clark | AECOM team join us for our transformational stadium project that will benefit the entire region.
“As we finish the overall design, Clark | AECOM will help us advance the project further by identifying more certainty around project scope, budget, and scheduling.
“They understand our vision and have the expertise required for this scale of project, and we look forward to collaborating with them as we prepare for construction to begin.”
The joint venture will also develop the strategy for competitively tendering the work. Its responsibilities include assessing market interest, identifying potential subcontractors and suppliers, and reviewing their experience, resources and availability.
The stadium is intended to become the Chiefs' future home and form part of a wider mixed-use development.
Clark said the project is expected to support job creation, investment, and year-round entertainment activity, although it did not provide projected figures.
The announcement did not disclose the contract’s value or a current construction cost estimate. However, in June, the Kansas City Chiefs projected the new stadium's cost at $3bn.
Clark Group CEO Lee DeLong said: “This project represents an exciting new era for Kansas City, poised to transform the sports and entertainment experience for the region, and serve as a powerful catalyst for economic growth and community connection.
“We share a deep commitment to delivering a world-class venue that will serve Chiefs Kingdom for decades to come.”
