Chiefs Kingdom
A dynasty built on AFL roots and Super Bowl glory.
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team plays its home games at Arrowhead Stadium, with a New Chiefs Stadium slated to open in 2031.
Quick Facts
- Famous rivalry
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Stadium nickname
- Arrowhead
Lore & Background
Established in 1959 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), the Chiefs started playing in 1960 as the Dallas Texans, owned by league founder Lamar Hunt. In 1963, the team moved to Kansas City, and adopted its current name. The Chiefs joined the NFL in 1970 as a result of the AFL–NFL merger. After Hunt's death in 2006, his wife, Norma, and children became legal owners of the team. After Norma's death in 2023, the Hunt children inherited her stake in the franchise. Clark Hunt has served as chairman and CEO since 2006.
Reader's Guide
The Chiefs won three AFL championships, in 1962, 1966, and 1969, and won Super Bowl IV. They appeared in five Super Bowls since 2019 and won three: LIV, LVII, and LVIII. The team plays at Arrowhead Stadium, with a new stadium planned for 2031.
Did You Know?
- The 1962 AFL Championship Game, won by the Texans, lasted 77 minutes and 54 seconds, setting a record for longest game in professional American football at the time.
- The team's name 'Chiefs' honors Mayor Harold Roe Bartle's nickname 'Chief'.
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