Municipal Stadium
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- Kauffman StadiumKansas City · MO
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From 1923 to 1972, Kansas City, Missouri's Municipal Stadium hosted the Monarchs, Athletics and Royals, all of Kansas City, across the Negro National League, the Negro American League and the American League. It was the Monarchs' home for more than three decades and the Royals' first park. Today: Demolished (1976).
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Opened
- 1923
- Major league years
- 1923–1972
- Capacity
- 35,561
- Also called
- Muehlebach Field, Ruppert Stadium, Blues Stadium
- Today
- Demolished (1976)
Ballparks near Municipal Stadium10
- 1MLBKauffman Stadium — Kansas City Royals same city
- 2D-IILoyola Park Baseball Field — Rockhurst Hawks same city
- 3NAIAComfort Field — Park Pirates nearby
- 4NAIAZarda Multisport Complex — Avila Eagles same city
- 5JUCOKCKCC Baseball Complex — Kansas City Kansas Blue Devils 7 mi
- 6D-IITalley Stadium — William Jewell Cardinals 12 mi
- 7JUCOCavalier Field — Johnson County Cavaliers 16 mi
- 8JUCOMCC-Longview Wolves Baseball Field — MCC-Longview Wolves 17 mi
- 9NAIARobbie Jones Field at Dixon Stadium — MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers 20 mi
- 10NAIASaint Mary Spires Baseball Field — Saint Mary Spires 24 mi
Questions about Municipal Stadium
When did Municipal Stadium open?
Municipal Stadium opened in 1923.
How many people does Municipal Stadium hold?
Municipal Stadium has a capacity of about 35,561.
What other ballparks are near Municipal Stadium?
Kauffman Stadium 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.