Chiefs aim to host Super Bowls and Final Fours after World Cup success
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs executives have engaged in discussions with the NFL regarding hosting Super Bowls in 2033, 2034, and 2035. This initiative follows the city's successful hosting of FIFA World Cup matches in June 2026, which saw over 400,000 attendees at various events. Chiefs president Mark Donovan highlighted the hosting experience as a pivotal factor enhancing Kansas City's bid potential against other cities with new stadiums. The Chiefs also expressed interest in hosting upcoming NCAA Final Fours, viewing both events as opportunities for the city to demonstrate its capabilities in hosting major sporting events.
- •Chiefs discussed hosting Super Bowls in 2033-2035.
- •Kansas City hosted World Cup matches in June 2026.
- •Over 400,000 attended the FIFA events in the city.
- •Chiefs want to host NCAA Final Fours soon.
- •City's World Cup success strengthens its bid potential.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs: Talks underway to host Super Bowl, Final Four in new $3B domed replacement for Arrowhead
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — How Chiefs’ Super Bowl And Final Four Bids Were Impacted By World Cup
"The Kansas City Chiefs are lining up to host the Super Bowl and Final Four in their $3 billion domed replacement for aging Arrowhead Stadium, which has yet to break ground but is expected to be ready in time for the 2031 football season. Chiefs president Mark Donovan said conversations with the NFL have been ongoing about hosting the Super Bowl in 2033, 2034 or 2035, while the organization is “aggressively pursuing” college basketball's national championship game.
"Bolstered by how Kansas City hosted the World Cup, the Chiefs are talking to the NFL about hosting Super Bowls in 2033, 2034 and 2035. They talked to the NCAA last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:12 PMChiefs: Talks underway to host Super Bowl, Final Four in new $3B domed replacement for Arrowhead
The Kansas City Chiefs are lining up to host the Super Bowl and Final Four in their $3 billion domed replacement for aging Arrowhead Stadium, which has yet to break ground but is expected to be ready in time for the 2031 football season. Chiefs president Mark Donovan said conversations with the NFL have been ongoing about hosting the Super Bowl in 2033, 2034 or 2035, while the organization is “aggressively pursuing” college basketball's national championship game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:15 PMHow Chiefs’ Super Bowl And Final Four Bids Were Impacted By World Cup
Bolstered by how Kansas City hosted the World Cup, the Chiefs are talking to the NFL about hosting Super Bowls in 2033, 2034 and 2035. They talked to the NCAA last week.
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