The NFL announced in early June that teams would need to hold training camp at their respective facilities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the Kansas City Chiefs were among the teams holding out hope for a change in those plans, it appears they will also oblige by the new ruling.

The Chiefs have since confirmed that they will not be returning to Missouri Western State University ahead of the 2020 NFL season, via the team's official website

“When the NFL announced a new policy requiring all training camps to be held at team facilities, we looked at every avenue to return to Missouri Western State University, including making a detailed appeal to the League. We were looking forward to returning to St. Joseph as we prepare to defend our Super Bowl title, but unfortunately, as conditions have evolved nationally, we have decided that our best option is to conduct training camp at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex this season. We appreciate the overwhelming support of Chiefs Kingdom and the St. Joseph community and look forward to returning to Missouri Western State University in preparation for the 2021 season.”

The Chiefs initially started holding training camp in St. Joseph in 2010. Unfortunately, the health risks involved with such travel has spurred the NFL to ensure that teams are staying close to home in order to avoid any more setbacks before the 2020 campaign.

Since the practices will be held at the University of Kansas Health System Training Complex, fans will likely not be allowed in attendance for training camp sessions. Although NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been adamant about maintaining the timeline to the upcoming season, it is safe to assume that games will likely be played in empty stadiums as well.

Of course, the reigning Super Bowl champions are likely more concerned with the quality of their practices as opposed to the location. Expectations remain as high as ever for the Chiefs and they will undoubtedly have a target on their back moving forward.