Kansas City Chiefs Select Populous to Design Olathe Practice Facility & HQ

Posted July 29, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs announced that Populous will be the lead design architect for the team’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.

The $300 million practice facility is scheduled to open in 2031. Earlier this month, the team announced Burns & McDonnell will be the owner’s representative of the facility and will serve as the Chiefs’ advisor for the development.

The facility and the surrounding mixed-use development will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.

“This facility will reflect the caliber of the Chiefs’ brand, culture, and championship standard while creating an environment where the team can continue to pursue excellence,” Sherri Privitera, Senior Principal at Populous, said in a release.

As the project’s principal design partner, Populous will lead the design to meet the needs of the coaching staff, players, and football operations departments, planning for the club’s long-term business goals, and delivering an upgraded employee experience, according to the release.

Populous will also support the master plan design of the on-site mixed-use development, joining Burns & McDonnell on the project.

“Throughout the selection process, Populous demonstrated a clear understanding of the unique needs of a modern NFL franchise and the people who support it every day,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said in the release. “Their expertise and vision make them the ideal partner to create a headquarters that enhances our football operations, supports our growing business, and advances our ambition of becoming The World’s Team.”

The Chiefs said more announcements regarding the Olathe facility, including renderings, are expected in the coming months. Last week, Manica Architecture was selected as the lead designer for the Chiefs’ new $3 billion stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, also set to open ahead of the 2031 football season.