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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City, MOEst. 197337,903 seatsMLB
The most beautiful baseball-only stadium of the pre-Camden Yards era.
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Architecture & History
Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973 as Royals Stadium, making it one of the oldest parks in the American League. Its distinctive crown scoreboard and outfield fountains — the largest privately funded fountain in the world — define the Kansas City skyline.
Build specs
- OPENED
- April 10, 1973
- ARCHITECT
- Kivett and Myers
- RENOVATION
- $250M (2007-2009)
Statues & Exterior
STATUES & MONUMENTS
Frank White Statue
Outside Gate A
Honors the Royals' Gold Glove second baseman.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Outfield Fountains
Beyond Outfield Wall
322-foot-wide cascading water spectacular — the largest privately funded fountain in the world.
Crown Scoreboard
Center Field
The signature crown-shaped scoreboard that defines the Kansas City skyline.
Names & History
1973–1993
Royals Stadium
Original name.
1993–present
Kauffman Stadium
Renamed for founding owner Ewing Kauffman.
Also known as
The K
The Food
MUST TRY
KC Burnt Ends
Kansas City-style burnt ends — the crispy, caramelized points of a smoked brisket. The defining food of KC BBQ.
SIGNATURE
KC Burnt Ends
BBQ stands
The crispy caramelized points of a smoked brisket. KC BBQ defines this stadium.
LOCAL
Gates BBQ Ribs
Gates BBQ stand
Gates BBQ, the legendary KC operation. Hi, may I help you? Ribs with Gates sauce.
The Beer
KC CraftLocal Only
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Boulevard Brewing
Kansas City's defining craft brewery. The Unfiltered Wheat is a KC staple at the K.
Sun & Weather Guide
Day Games (1:10 PM)SUN
Sections 101-130, Right Field
Completely open design means zero shade on the first base side.
Day Games (1:10 PM)MIXED
Sections 401-430, Upper Third Base
Limited shade even in the upper deck. Bring sunscreen everywhere.
Evening Games (7:10 PM)MIXED
All Sections
The fountains help cool the air as the sun drops behind the crown scoreboard.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Get a seat with a direct view of the waterfall and stay until the lights come on after dark. The 322-foot illuminated waterfall beyond the outfield wall at night is the most beautiful sight in AL Central baseball.
02
The BBQ Order
Burnt ends from any BBQ stand in the stadium. Kansas City burnt ends are one of the great regional foods of the American Midwest.
03
Arrive Early
Get to the stadium early enough to see the waterfall in afternoon light before it's lit at night. The transition is remarkable.
04
Stay Late
Stay until after the final out. The post-game with the waterfall still running and lit, and the stands emptying, is one of the more peaceful post-game environments.
05
Parking Reality
Kauffman Stadium is car-centric. The shared parking with Arrowhead is extensive. Most fans drive. Budget time for post-game traffic.
06
Best Value Seat
View Level sections 409–425 along the right-center field line. The waterfall is visible, the prices are lowest, and the view is good.
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Pilgrim Stops Near Kansas City
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
natural
Worlds of Fun Deanna Rose Farmstead
A working farm with longhorns and draft horses in a Kansas City suburb.
+ 20 min detour
historic
Kansas City Union Station
The site of a 1933 gangland massacre, now housing science exhibits under a 95-foot ceiling.
+ 30 min detour
museum
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Kansas City
The museum the game owed its greatest players for a century.
+ 45 min detour
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