Two former KC Chiefs legends hate the thought of team leaving Arrowhead Stadium
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- Chiefs planning a new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, likely by 2031.
- Former Chiefs Tony Gonzalez and Deron Cherry publicly criticized relocating Arrowhead.
- Legends warned the move will affect Jackson County fans and Kansas City identity.
Depending on your point of view, Arrowhead Stadium is either venerable or outdated.
The Chiefs’ home is the third-oldest stadium in the NFL behind the Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field and the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field.
But it won’t be the Chiefs’ home for long. The team will be moving into a new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, likely by 2031.
Ahead of Monday’s official announcement, a pair of Chiefs legends spoke out about the team leaving Arrowhead Stadium.
Former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez, a five-time All-Pro in Kansas City, told DraftKings last week he was against the move.
“I don’t like that at all,” Gonzalez said. “I see what happens with the 49ers, how they moved out of Candlestick and out of San Francisco, and it’s stupid. I don’t even know why you call them San Francisco 49ers anymore. All the vibe was great downtown. If they do anything to move that stadium, they should just put it more towards downtown, is what I would say. Put it in the heat. I want some action. I don’t want to be in the middle of nowhere.”
Deron Cherry speaks out
Deron Cherry, who was a three-time All-Pro defensive back during his 11 seasons with the Chiefs (1981-91), spoke with Farzin Vousoughian about the possible move, which became reality.
“I don’t like to see that,” Cherry said. “When you think of the Chiefs, you think of Arrowhead Stadium, you think of the Truman Sports Complex, all those things, Kansas City, Missouri, you think about that.”
Cherry expressed his sorrow for people in Jackson County.
“I feel sad for the folks in Jackson County that have supported the stadium and that area,” he said. “I’d much rather see us stay at Arrowhead.”
Alas, that’s not happening.
This story was originally published December 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM.
