Kansas City, MO – In a move that could redefine the NFL’s ovwnership landscape, billionaire innovator Elon Musk is reportedly preparing a staggering $72 billion offer to purchase the Kansas City Chiefs, sources close to the negotiations revealed on March 23, 2025. If the deal goes through, it would shatter the record for the most expensive sports franchise sale—currently the $6.05 billion Denver Broncos transaction in 2022—leaving NFL fans stunned and sparking intense debate across the sports world.
The Chiefs, owned by the Hunt family since founder Lamar Hunt’s purchase in 1959 for just $25,000, have become a powerhouse under Clark Hunt’s leadership, with three Super Bowl titles since 2019. Forbes valued the franchise at $4.3 billion in 2024, making Musk’s rumored $72 billion bid an astronomical leap—over 16 times the team’s estimated worth. “This isn’t a typical sale; it’s a flex of unimaginable scale,” an NFL executive told The Kansas City Star. “Musk’s playing in a different league, financially and philosophically.”
Musk, whose net worth stands at $319 billion per Forbes after a $144 billion drop from its December 2024 peak, has the resources to make this a reality. Known for bold moves—like the $44 billion Twitter buyout in 2022 (now X) and SpaceX’s $350 billion valuation—the Chiefs offer aligns with his growing Texas ties and penchant for disruption. “Elon’s been at Chiefs games—last year’s Super Bowl with his son, for one,” a league insider noted. “This could be personal, but it’s also a canvas for his tech vision—think Starlink at Arrowhead or AI-driven game plans.”
Clark Hunt, 60, has never hinted at selling. The Chiefs are a family legacy, with Hunt’s wife Tavia and daughter Gracie vocal supporters, and the team’s $1.1 billion revenue in 2024 underscores its profitability. Yet, Musk’s offer—equivalent to 40% of the Hunt family’s $15.5 billion net worth—might test their resolve. “$72 billion is life-changing, even for billionaires,” said Sporting News analyst Jackson Roberts. “It’s not just money; it’s a Musk-sized paradigm shift.”
Fan reaction on X is electric. “Musk buying the Chiefs for $72B? That’s insane—Patrick Mahomes in a Tesla jersey next,” one user posted, while another quipped, “Clark Hunt’s not selling unless Elon throws in Mars.” Skeptics highlight hurdles: the NFL’s ownership approval process is rigorous, requiring 24 of 32 owners’ votes, and Musk’s polarizing persona—tied to Trump’s administration and DOGE—could complicate matters. “The league’s old guard might balk,” an NFC owner told ESPN. “He’s not one of them.”
Financially, Musk could fund it by liquidating Tesla stock, as with Twitter, though analysts warn of market turbulence; Tesla shares dipped 4% on the rumor. The Chiefs’ value justifies a premium—three straight Super Bowl appearances and a global fanbase—but $72 billion defies conventional metrics. “This is Musk buying a dynasty, not a team,” said Wedbush’s Dan Ives. “It’s about legacy and tech integration—imagine drones at halftime.”
If approved, Musk would dwarf the NFL’s richest owner, David Tepper ($20.6 billion), and bring unprecedented innovation. Could Arrowhead become a “smart stadium”? Could AI draft the next Mahomes? For now, it’s speculation, but Musk’s $72 billion gambit has NFL fans on edge—history hangs in the balance as Kansas City awaits the outcome of this blockbuster bid
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Reunite for 1st Time Since Super Bowl Loss
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce hit the links over the weekend, marking their first public outing together since the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX.
Kelce, 35, and Mahomes, 28, were photographed on a golf course at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Friday, March 21, according to posts shared via X. In one photograph, Kelce bent over and seemingly showed off his butt to dozens of onlookers on the course.
Kelce has been enjoying his time off since the Super Bowl, which saw the Eagles defeat the Chiefs in a 40-22 loss on February 9 in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kelce and the Chiefs quarterback are currently in their offseason until training camp kicks off in the summer. Following the Super Bowl, there was chatter surrounding whether or not Kelce would retire from the NFL after 12 seasons or return for one more go at the coveted Lombardi trophy. Before Kelce’s return was officially announced, Mahomes showed support for his teammate regardless of his final decision.
“He’s given so much to this team and to the NFL, and been such a joy not only for me to work with but [for] people to watch. But it’s if he wants to put in that grind. It’s a grind to go out there and play 20 games, whatever it is, and get to the Super Bowl,” the quarterback told reporters in February.
“I know he still has love for the game,” Mahomes continued. “He’ll get to spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own, but he knows he’ll come back here with open arms.”
The Chiefs tight end was spotted out in New York City with girlfriend Taylor Swift on March 14 for a private dinner date at Del Frisco’s Grille at Brookfield Place. Swift, 35, for her part, has been on a break of her own after the conclusion of her history-making, two-year Eras Tour in December 2024.
When Kelce and Swift aren’t in New York, they’re “laying low” in Kansas City, a source exclusively told Us Weekly. “Taylor and Travis are taking it easy right now,” one insider said. “They’ve been laying low in Kansas City.”
A second source told Us, “They went to Park City to go skiing,” adding, “They’ve been traveling, spending precious time together and letting the rest of the world go for a bit.”
Swift was in attendance at the 2025 Super Bowl in February and has been a shoulder for Kelce to lean on as he deals with the loss.
“Taylor is supporting Travis during this difficult time and it’s just trying to be there for him as much as possible,” an additional source previously told Us in February. “The game obviously did not go as planned.”
