Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Champion Gender Equality in Sports with $52 Million Announcement
Kansas City, MO – July 18, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are making waves beyond the football field, reaffirming their commitment to gender equality in sports with a groundbreaking $52 million announcement. The power couple, already co-owners of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, unveiled a bold investment Friday to elevate women’s athletics, reinforcing their advocacy for equal opportunities.
The announcement, shared via Instagram and detailed in a press release, marks the groundbreaking of a three-tiered expansion in Riverside, Missouri, for the KC Current. The $52 million project includes Riverside Stadium (a 2,000-seat venue with a FIFA-certified heated grass pitch), a 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Performance Center, and four new youth soccer fields. This move builds on the Current’s rise from $3 million in revenue in 2021 to a $275 million valuation in 2024, trailing only Angel City FC ($280 million), per Forbes.
“Women’s sports deserve the same investment and recognition as men’s,” Patrick Mahomes said during a virtual press conference. “Brittany and I are proud to lead this charge, ensuring Kansas City sets a standard for equality.” Brittany, a founding co-owner since 2023 alongside Chris and Angie Long, added, “This isn’t just about soccer—it’s about empowering the next generation of female athletes.”
The initiative aligns with their efforts to host a 2026 men’s World Cup base camp and a planned hotel by the Longs, privately financing the original $140 million CPKC Stadium. The new facility, set to open phases by 2026, will enhance training and community outreach, reflecting their belief in equitable infrastructure.
Their advocacy extends to the WNBA, where they pitched for a Kansas City franchise in October 2024, though bids went to Toronto, Portland (2026), Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030). Undeterred, they’ve reserved land for a future WNBA training facility. “Kansas City’s embraced women’s sports like the Current,” Mahomes told ESPN. “A WNBA team here would sell out nightly.”
Fans on X cheered the move, with @ChiefsKingdomFan posting, “Mahomes family leading the way for equality!” The investment, funded partly by the Longs’ Palmer Square Capital Management, contrasts with the NFL’s $20 billion revenue (Forbes, 2024), highlighting a push for parity.
As the Chiefs prepare for training camp, this announcement solidifies the Mahomes’ legacy beyond football. Can their vision transform women’s sports? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on this inspiring journey.
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