Kansas City committee weighs $235M CPKC Stadium expansion plan

Kansas City’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee is set to review an ordinance tied to a KC Current expansion at CPKC Stadium and Berkley Riverfront. The city’s June 11 release says the project is expected to be a $1.4 billion development that would expand the stadium, add parking, trails, shops and mixed-use space.

The agenda item says the ordinance would direct the city manager to negotiate a term sheet and development agreement, support a Tax Increment Financing plan, seek state financial and tax incentives, and authorize or facilitate up to $235 million in special obligation bonds. It also covers the levee promenade, Lydia pumpstation and cafe zones.

KCUR reported that the expansion would raise CPKC Stadium’s seating capacity from 11,500 to 18,000 and finish Current Landing, while The Kansas City Star reported the same 18,000-seat target and the proposed TIF district.

For residents, the key questions are who pays, how much debt or tax capture the city ultimately approves, and what the plan means for riverfront access, construction timing and parking. The committee can advance, amend or table the item, but this is still a proposal review, not final approval.

Sources

• City of Kansas City news release on CPKC Stadium expansion and Berkley Riverfront development
• Kansas City Council agenda item for June 30, 2026
• KCUR report on the KC Current stadium expansion plan
• Kansas City Star report on the KC Current seeking $235 million for expansion