Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ Kansas City Current take first step toward a $1.4 billion riverfront expansion

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star player, and his wife, popular entrepreneur and investor Brittany Mahomes, have remained committed to their investment in the NWSL team, the Kansas City Current. As the Kansas City Current works on expanding the CPKC Stadium and building an entertainment district around it, there has been an update.Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ Kansas City Current makes the first move towards expansion around CPKC StadiumA few days ago, as per reports, there has been a launch of the first sports bar that has opened at Kansas City’s riverfront development, Current Landing. Revel, created by Shawn Lawson and Danney Elmore.The cafe is at the outdoor plaza just opposite to the entry to CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current.In a press release, Josh Goldman, managing director at Palmer Square Real Estate, said, “The addition of Revel at Current Landing strengthens the district’s identity as a destination…It’s a social anchor—bringing together sophisticated hospitality, the energy of sport, and the rhythm of the riverfront into one cohesive experience.”Danney Elmore, the co-founder of the cafe, added, “We’re just happy to be down there at the Current Landing in the new entertainment district, and can’t wait to see what comes from it. And we’d love to have everybody out for a drink and some food,” he said.He continued, “Being the first open is allowing us to learn how this entertainment district will run... (and) we’re able to share all the troubles and mistakes that are happening, so they can avoid it. So it kind of gives us a level of camaraderie with the people coming in to where I don’t think we would get right off the bat.”What is the Kansas City Current busy building around their home ground, the CPKC Stadium as a $1.4 billion budget is approved?For the unversed, the Kansas City Current's vision for Current Landing and the Berkley Riverfront has officially moved from concept to reality, backed by a massive $1.4 billion multi phase master development plan.Following a major development agreement finalized in September 2026, the Kansas City Current women's soccer team has plans to build a brand new neighborhood around their stadium on the riverfront.Backed by the team's ownership group, including Angie and Chris Long alongside Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, this project increases stadium capacity by 6,500 seats to position Kansas City to host major international events like the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.Beyond sports, the newly opened first phase of the Current Landing district creates a walkable village featuring 429 waterfront apartments, 1,500 new parking spaces, and 48,000 square feet of retail space designed for 18 local shops and restaurants.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.