The Kansas City Chiefs have shared the first official renderings of their new stadium project in Kansas.

The $3 billion state-of-the-art stadium is set to open in 2031. It will feature a fully enclosed roof with translucent ETFE panels (a lightweight polymer used in place of glass). The stadium will have an expected total capacity of approximately 70,000, and parking for over 20,000. According to Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, this project is a reimagination of the team’s rich history and legacy.

“Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home,” Hunt said, via release. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build something that improved the gameday experience for every single fan. This new stadium will do just that.

“It’s spectacular. It honors the rich legacy of this franchise while setting a bold course for the future of Chiefs Kingdom.

“While we’re still finalizing many of the details, there are a few things we know for sure: it will hold 70,000 fans, it will still be the best place in the world to tailgate, and the whole building will be built for noise.”

Today’s announcement also concluded a rigorous six-month lead design competition process between the two finalists.

Chiefs officially choose Kansas City-based MANICA as Lead Design Firm, HNTB as Architect of Record

In addition to debuting official renderings, the Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they has selected two Kansas City-based firms to head the stadium project. MANICA as Lead Design Architect, HNTB as the Architect of Record.

“We’re proud to name MANICA as our lead design architect and HNTB as the architect of record for this transformational stadium undertaking which will come to life over the next five years,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “We are incredibly fortunate that Kansas City is home to world-class sports and entertainment design talent, and that has been on full display throughout this process. David (Manica) and the MANICA team stood out throughout a rigorous months-long process, honoring and embracing our history while presenting a bold and dynamic vision for the future. We look forward to working alongside both firms to refine these plans and deliver the premier sports and entertainment venue not only in the Midwest, but in the world.”

The goals are simple: Improve and incorporate many of the club’s existing and beloved traditions into the new stadium design.

“Parking lot infrastructure will be built specifically to enhance the tailgating experience. The stadium’s size, shape, and roof geometry have been studied by audio engineers to maximize crowd noise and help ensure that Chiefs fans can continue to provide an unrivaled homefield advantage. The stadium’s seating bowl is reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium; it will include a Drum Deck for pregame and in-game ceremonies, as well as the prominent placement of the Chiefs Ring of Honor above the bowl. The roof will also include more than 400,000 square feet of translucent panels directly above the playing surface, maximizing visibility for military flyovers.”

The stadium will anchor a mixed-use development planned to enhance the iconic gameday experience. Outside the stadium, the team will have the iconic statue of founder Lamar Hunt in a modern plaza design. Fans will be able to access a specially curated Chiefs Hall of Honor that is more than double the size of the current space. The Chiefs Team Store will also see an expanded iteration and design.