Kauffman Stadium

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Kauffman Stadium is a ballpark in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 1973, making it 53 years old in 2026 and seats about 37,903 fans. 322-ft 'Water Spectacular' fountains beyond the outfield; fences moved in for 2026.

Ballpark facts

Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Home of
Kansas City Royals (MLB)
League
American League
Opened
1973
Capacity
37,903
Dimensions
Left field 330 ft · Center 410 ft · Right field 330 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
18,853 per game
Named for
Ewing Kauffman
Former names
Royals Stadium
Architect
Kivett and Myers (renovations by Populous)
Last major renovation
2025
Big events
MLB All-Star Game (1973), MLB All-Star Game (2012), World Series (1985), World Series (2014), World Series (2015)

Ballparks near Kauffman Stadium10

  1. 1D-IILoyola Park Baseball Field — Rockhurst Hawks (Kansas City, Missouri)same city
  2. 2NAIAComfort Field — Park Pirates (Parkville, Missouri)nearby
  3. 3NAIAZarda Multisport Complex — Avila Eagles (Kansas City, Missouri)same city
  4. 4JUCOKCKCC Baseball Complex — Kansas City Kansas Blue Devils (Kansas City, Kansas)7 mi
  5. 5D-IITalley Stadium — William Jewell Cardinals (Liberty, Missouri)12 mi
  6. 6JUCOCavalier Field — Johnson County Cavaliers (Overland Park, Kansas)16 mi
  7. 7JUCOMCC-Longview Wolves Baseball Field — MCC-Longview Wolves (Lee's Summit, Missouri)17 mi
  8. 8NAIARobbie Jones Field at Dixon Stadium — MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers (Olathe, Kansas)20 mi
  9. 9NAIASaint Mary Spires Baseball Field — Saint Mary Spires (Leavenworth, Kansas)24 mi
  10. 10D-IHoglund Ballpark — Kansas Jayhawks (Lawrence, Kansas)38 mi

Questions about Kauffman Stadium

Where do the Kansas City Royals play home games?

The Kansas City Royals play at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

When did Kauffman Stadium open?

Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973.

How many people does Kauffman Stadium hold?

Kauffman Stadium has a capacity of about 37,903.

What other ballparks are near Kauffman Stadium?

Loyola Park Baseball Field is also in Kansas City. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.