Kansas City Royals
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
One Royal Way
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City
Kansas City
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Notes
The Truman Sports Complex has some of the most fan-friendly parking in MLB.
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Phone
(816) 921-8000
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State
MO
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Venue name
Kauffman Stadium
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/royals
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Zip code
64129
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/kauffman-stadium-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
KCATA Bus Route available
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Overview
Ample surface parking at the Truman Sports Complex. Lots A through P available. Arrowhead (Chiefs) lots also accessible. Very fan-friendly parking experience.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entrance at Gate A (Royal Way). Multiple ADA accessible entrances.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
MCI Airport: Uber/Lyft ~25 min ($30–$40); no transit option
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Best option
Driving is by far the best option; carpool to split parking cost
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Bus routes
No regular KCATA bus service to the stadium complex
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Fare
N/A — driving or rideshare strongly recommended
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Nearest station
No rail or regular bus service to Kauffman Stadium
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Rail lines
No direct rail service to the stadium
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Overview
KC Streetcar service. GameDay Express bus from downtown Kansas City available on select dates.
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Tips
Kauffman Stadium is a suburban stadium complex — driving is essentially required. Arrive 90 min early for tailgating. The Chiefs-Royals complex is one of the great tailgating destinations in American sports.
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Walking distance
N/A
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Shuttle buses are ADA accessible when operating
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Cost
Shuttle (when available): $10–$15 round-trip
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Park ride
Crown Center and Country Club Plaza pickup points when shuttles operate
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Routes
No regular transit service to the stadium complex; game day shuttles from Crown Center and Country Club Plaza on select games
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Schedule
Varies by game — check Royals website for shuttle availability
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Main entrance (Royal Way) and east side of stadium near Gate A
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Share cost
N/A
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Share provider
No bike share near the stadium complex
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Spaces
~20 racks — limited; the area is not bike-friendly
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Tips
Not recommended — Kauffman Stadium is surrounded by highways with no bike infrastructure. Drive or rideshare.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Blue Lot (closest to main entrance); level paved surface; ample pre-game time recommended
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services; FM system compatible
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Contact
Royals Accessibility: (816) 921-8000; Guest Services at Gate A on game days
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Royal Way main entrance; accessible pathway to Gate A
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates A, C, and D serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
Kauffman Stadium's 2009–2010 renovation invested heavily in ADA upgrades, adding new accessible entrances and expanding wheelchair-accessible seating throughout the renovated ballpark.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates A and C
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Sensory friendly
Sensory kits at Guest Services; quiet room available on select game days
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area near Gate A
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks available
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Craft beer
Boulevard Brewing Co. (Kansas City) — a KC institution on tap everywhere; Cinder Block Brewery, Martin City Brewing
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Fun fact
Kansas City is the BBQ capital of America, and Kauffman Stadium's BBQ offerings are legitimately among the best food in all of MLB. The burnt ends are world-class.
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Local
KC Masterpiece BBQ, Oklahoma Joe's (now Joe's KC), local BBQ vendors throughout, Gates BBQ stand
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at select Kauffman stands
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Notable stands
KC Masterpiece BBQ (multiple locations); Boulevard Brewing bar; Gates BBQ stand on main concourse
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Outside food policy
Sealed water bottle and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
KC Masterpiece BBQ — Kansas City-style BBQ burnt ends, ribs, and pulled pork; the best ballpark BBQ in MLB
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Vegetarian
Veggie dogs, salads, black bean burgers, cheese pizza; limited but available
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Venue history
Architect
Charles Deaton (original); renovation by Populous (2009–2010)
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Construction cost
$70 million (1973); $250 million renovation (2009–2010)
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Famous moments
1985 World Series championship (George Brett era); 2014 AL pennant; 2015 World Series championship; George Brett's pine tar game (1983)
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Fun fact
Kauffman Stadium's 'water spectacular' — a 322-foot waterfall and fountain beyond center field — is the largest privately-funded fountain in the world. It was designed by Dan Kiley and has been the park's signature feature since 1973.
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Opened
1973
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Original capacity
40,625 (original); current 37,903
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Records
George Brett's .390 batting average in 1980 — closest anyone has come to .400 since Ted Williams in 1941
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Renovations
2009–2010: $250 million comprehensive renovation — new HD scoreboard, expanded concourses, improved fan amenities; first major renovation in park history
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Retired numbers
#5 George Brett, #10 Dick Howser, #20 Frank White, #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
37,903
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Center field
410 ft
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Elevation
909 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
387 ft
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Left field
330 ft
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Right-center field
387 ft
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Right field
330 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Bluegrass blend)
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