– The College Baseball Hall of Fame is moving to the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, with support from state and local officials and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
– The museum is 100% leased and is working to boost visitor numbers and economic impact, along with addressing challenges with bond debt.
– The Museum at Prairiefire aims to revive its financial situation with the addition of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, which is expected to bring in 150,000 new visitors in the first year and 200,000 visitors by the fifth year.
– The Hall of Fame is set to open in late 2025 and will offer a digitally immersive experience for inductees, players, and fans to enjoy the history of college baseball.
– Prairiefire’s bond debt has faced challenges, but the development continues to draw in record traffic during the holidays despite a recent notice of default to bondholders.