Today, a coalition of Greater Kansas City’s leading civic and business organizations issued a unified statement urging swift and decisive action to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the region. The statement emphasizes the critical economic, cultural, and community value of these major league franchises and calls on state and local leaders to present their strongest public-private partnership proposals to ensure the teams’ long-term future in Kansas City.

The joint statement is signed by leadership from the following organizations:

• Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
• The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
• Kansas City Area Development Council
• Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation
• Visit KC

This statement marks a pivotal moment for the future of Kansas City’s regional sports landscape. The Chiefs and Royals are evaluating long-term stadium plans and locations. The coalition is urging policymakers and the public to act with urgency, noting that “time remains our collective enemy in this process.” The groups stress that losing either franchise would be a major setback for regional pride and economic momentum.

The full statement is available below or here. A video of civic and business leaders talking about support for keeping the Kansas City region major league is also available online at https://youtu.be/tF1rDHf2aQs.