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Kansas City Chiefs: History, Super Bowls & Facts
The Kansas City Chiefs have won four Super Bowls and three AFL championships since starting out as the Dallas Texans in 1960. Here is the franchise at a glance.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1959 as the Dallas Texans (AFL); first season 1960; moved to Kansas City in 1963 |
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| Founder | Lamar Hunt |
| Stadium | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. (opened 1972) |
| Super Bowl wins | 4 (IV, LIV, LVII, LVIII) |
| Super Bowl appearances | 7 |
| AFL championships | 3 (1962, 1966, 1969) |
Super Bowl history
Through the 2025 season the Chiefs are 4–3 in the Super Bowl, with three of their wins coming in the Patrick Mahomes era.
- Super Bowl IV (1969 season): beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–7
- Super Bowl LIV (2019 season): beat the San Francisco 49ers 31–20
- Super Bowl LVII (2022 season): beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35
- Super Bowl LVIII (2023 season): beat the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in overtime
- Lost Super Bowl I (1966 season) to the Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl LV (2020 season) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl LIX (2024 season) to the Philadelphia Eagles
Franchise history
- 1960: Began play as the Dallas Texans, a charter member of the AFL founded by Lamar Hunt.
- 1962: Won the AFL championship.
- 1963: Moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs.
- 1972: Opened Arrowhead Stadium.
- 2013: Hired head coach Andy Reid.
- 2025: Announced plans for a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, targeted for the 2031 season.
Franchise record holders
| Passing yards | Patrick Mahomes |
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| Rushing yards | Jamaal Charles, 7,260 |
| Receiving yards | Travis Kelce |
Retired numbers
- 3Jan Stenerud
- 16Len Dawson
- 18Emmitt Thomas
- 28Abner Haynes
- 33Stone Johnson
- 36Mack Lee Hill
- 58Derrick Thomas
- 63Willie Lanier
- 78Bobby Bell
- 86Buck Buchanan
Hall of Famers
Len Dawson, Bobby Bell, Willie Lanier, Buck Buchanan, Emmitt Thomas, Johnny Robinson, Curley Culp, Jan Stenerud, Derrick Thomas, Will Shields, Tony Gonzalez, Hank Stram, Lamar Hunt.
Biggest rivalries
- Las Vegas Raiders: division rivals since the AFL began in 1960 and one of the NFL's most bitter rivalries.
- Buffalo Bills: the Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen playoff rivalry.
- Denver Broncos: a long-running AFC West rivalry.
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How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won?
Four as of the 2025 season: Super Bowls IV, LIV, LVII and LVIII, in seven Super Bowl appearances.
Where did the Chiefs start?
As the Dallas Texans of the AFL, from 1960 to 1962. The team moved to Kansas City in 1963.
Where will the Chiefs play in the future?
In December 2025 the Chiefs announced plans for a new domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, targeted to open for the 2031 season. They have played at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972.
Who founded the Chiefs?
Lamar Hunt, who also helped found the AFL. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.
How many AFL championships did the Chiefs win?
Three: 1962 (as the Dallas Texans), 1966 and 1969.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.