Kansas City Chiefs

From Dallas Texans to Kansas City Chiefs: A legacy of AFL dominance 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.

Quick Facts

Conference: American Football Conference (AFC)
Division: AFC West
Status: Active Rivalry

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. The Chiefs won three AFL championships (1962, 1966, 1969) and Super Bowl IV, which was the final game before the league merger went into full effect. They have since won Super Bowls LIV, LVII, and LVIII.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs have risen to dynastic success under head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and defensive tackle Chris Jones, appearing in five Super Bowls since 2019 and winning three: LIV, LVII, and LVIII.

Did You Know?

The Chiefs were the second AFL team to defeat an NFL team in a Super Bowl, after the New York Jets.
The team's name 'Chiefs' honors Mayor Harold Roe Bartle's nickname 'Chief' from his scouting role.
The 1962 AFL Championship Game, won by the Texans, remains the longest championship game in AFL history at 77 minutes and 54 seconds.