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.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Home of
- Kansas City Royals
- 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)
Famous games at Kauffman Stadium
- After Don Denkinger's disputed safe call, KC rallies in the ninth to win World Series Game 6 over St. Louis, 2–1
- Royals blank the Cardinals 11–0 in Game 7 for the franchise's first World Series title
- Royals rally late and beat Oakland 9–8 in 12 innings on Salvador Pérez's single in the AL Wild Card Game
- Lorenzo Cain scores from first on an eighth-inning single as KC wins ALCS Game 6 and the pennant
- Escobar's first-pitch inside-the-park homer opens a 14-inning, 5–4 win over the Mets in WS Game 1
Seating guide
- Best views
- Sitting behind the plate, particularly up in the View Level, you see the entire field with the waterfalls and fountains in the outfield as a backdrop.
- Shade & cover
- With no roof at Kauffman, the decks overhead provide the afternoon shade. Seats beneath the upper-deck overhangs stay cooler, and the sun leaves the third-base side first. If you're in the outfield or along the first-base line, expect full sun.
- Cheapest seats
- The cheapest tickets are in the upper View Level and the Outfield Plaza seats by the fountains. When crowds are big, standing-room spots open along the outfield concourse.
- Families
- Kids 14 and under get to run the bases following Sunday home games. Out on the outfield concourse you'll find mini golf, a carousel, a playground and the Little K mini-diamond.
- Standing room
- The 360-degree concourse is lined with marked standing-room areas. Up on the View Level there is the Brew & View section with drink rails, plus the Craft & Draft bar by section 301 and, past right field, Rivals Sports Bar.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- AllowedIn the Truman Sports Complex lots you may tailgate in the space right behind your own vehicle. Wrap up by the 2nd inning, and don't save or buy extra spaces. For 2026, the designated lot for large-group tailgates moved to Lot L from Lot N.
- Parking
- The Truman Sports Complex lots are shared with Arrowhead. The Royals sell General or Reserved parking ahead of time, scanned from the MLB Ballpark app. Buying at the tollbooth costs more, and only cards are taken.
- Typical price
- $21–$45 per car on game days
- Transit
- There's no rail service to the complex, but RideKC's 47 Broadway bus runs to the stadium every day.
Stadium tours
Kauffman Stadium offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours (75 minutes). Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Kauffman Stadium in free public archives.
Ballparks near Kauffman Stadium10
- 1D-IILoyola Park Baseball Field — Rockhurst Hawks same city
- 2NAIAComfort Field — Park Pirates nearby
- 3NAIAZarda Multisport Complex — Avila Eagles same city
- 4JUCOKCKCC Baseball Complex — Kansas City Kansas Blue Devils 7 mi
- 5D-IITalley Stadium — William Jewell Cardinals 12 mi
- 6JUCOCavalier Field — Johnson County Cavaliers 16 mi
- 7JUCOMCC-Longview Wolves Baseball Field — MCC-Longview Wolves 17 mi
- 8NAIARobbie Jones Field at Dixon Stadium — MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers 20 mi
- 9NAIASaint Mary Spires Baseball Field — Saint Mary Spires 24 mi
- 10D-IHoglund Ballpark — Kansas Jayhawks 38 mi
Other American League ballparks12
The Kansas City Royals share the American League with 13 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBRate Field — Chicago White Sox 409 mi
- 2MLBTarget Field — Minnesota Twins 411 mi
- 3MLBGlobe Life Field — Texas Rangers 465 mi
- 4MLBComerica Park — Detroit Tigers 640 mi
- 5MLBDaikin Park — Houston Astros 646 mi
- 6MLBProgressive Field — Cleveland Guardians 700 mi
- 7MLBOriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore Orioles 959 mi
- 8MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays 1,035 mi
- 9MLBYankee Stadium — New York Yankees 1,097 mi
- 10MLBFenway Park — Boston Red Sox 1,248 mi
- 11MLBAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Angels 1,342 mi
- 12MLBSutter Health Park — Athletics 1,447 mi
Questions about Kauffman Stadium
What other ballparks are in the American League?
13 other American League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Rate Field, Target Field, and Globe Life Field.
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.
Where is the shade at Kauffman Stadium?
With no roof at Kauffman, the decks overhead provide the afternoon shade. Seats beneath the upper-deck overhangs stay cooler, and the sun leaves the third-base side first. If you're in the outfield or along the first-base line, expect full sun.
Can you tailgate at Kauffman Stadium?
Allowed. In the Truman Sports Complex lots you may tailgate in the space right behind your own vehicle. Wrap up by the 2nd inning, and don't save or buy extra spaces. For 2026, the designated lot for large-group tailgates moved to Lot L from Lot N.
How much does parking cost at Kauffman Stadium?
Game-day parking near Kauffman Stadium usually runs about $21–$45 per car, depending on the lot and the game. The Truman Sports Complex lots are shared with Arrowhead. The Royals sell General or Reserved parking ahead of time, scanned from the MLB Ballpark app. Buying at the tollbooth costs more, and only cards are taken.
Does Kauffman Stadium offer tours?
Yes. Kauffman Stadium runs ballpark tours (75 minutes). Check the official tour page for dates.
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.