Stadiums / Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium
7.5
Kansas City, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 37,903
- Opened
- 1973
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Home teams
- Kansas City Royals
- League
- MLB
- Sports
- Baseball
- Categories
- sport_baseball
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Kansas City, USA
- Nicknames
- The K, The Fountain Park
Classic MLB ballpark famous for fountains and Kansas City baseball traditions.
Former names
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7.5
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Naming rights history
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Kauffman Stadium
1993-present
Home team history
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Kansas City Royals
1973-present · MLB
Features · Architecture
Crown Scoreboard
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The giant crown-shaped scoreboard represents the Royals identity and Kansas City's baseball tradition.
Outfield Fountains
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The largest privately funded fountain display in the world creates a signature backdrop beyond center field.
Stadium Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance plaza provides a modern gathering space with Royals branding and displays.
Water Spectacular
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous outfield fountains are one of baseball's most recognizable architectural features.
Features · History
1985 Championship Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's first World Series championship.
George Brett
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the greatest player in franchise history.
Kansas City Royals Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Royals icons including George Brett, Frank White, and other franchise legends.
Royal Hall of Fame Gallery
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases historic moments, players, and memorabilia.
Royals Hall of Fame
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends and important contributors.
Features · Experience
Bullpen Patio
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan seating and social area with unique views of the field.
Kansas City BBQ
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Features local barbecue traditions and Kansas City-inspired food.
Kauffman Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours showcasing the fountains, dugouts, and history.
Outfield
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan zone featuring activities, entertainment, and family attractions.
Royals Hall of Fame Village
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan area featuring historical displays, merchandise, and interactive experiences.
Royals Kids Zone
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Interactive family area designed for younger fans.
Traditions
Fountains Celebration Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
The spectacular outfield fountains become a centerpiece of every Royals home game and are illuminated during special moments and victories.
Little K Mascot Race Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
Between innings, Royals mascots race around Kauffman Stadium as one of the club's signature family traditions.
CrownVision Light Show Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
Following Royals home runs and victories, synchronized lighting effects illuminate the stadium around the iconic CrownVision scoreboard.
Royal Blue Rally Towels Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
During postseason games, Kauffman Stadium becomes a sea of blue rally towels creating one of baseball's loudest playoff atmospheres.
"Kansas City" Victory Song Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
Following Royals victories, "Kansas City" plays throughout the ballpark as fans celebrate.
History & timeline
1985 World Series Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Royals Hall of Fame and championship plaza
The I-70 Series — Royals over Cardinals and Kansas City's first championship.
2015 World Series Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Royals Hall of Fame and championship plaza
The dramatic seven-game classic — Escobar, Hosmer, and Blue October immortality.
Blue October History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and concourse exhibits
The origin and evolution of Blue October — Kansas City's signature playoff tradition.
Pine Tar Incident Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and history exhibits
The legendary 1983 pine tar game — Brett, McClelland, and baseball immortality.
Bo Jackson Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and concourse exhibits
Exhibits on Bo Knows — the two-sport legend and Royals slugging icon.
Dick Howser Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and Legends Plaza
Honors the manager who led the 1985 World Series champions.
Ewing Kauffman Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and Legends Plaza
Honors the founder who brought MLB to Kansas City and built this ballpark.
Frank White Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and Legends Plaza
Displays celebrating Whitey's eight Gold Gloves and Royals franchise loyalty.
Greatest Royals Moments Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and video exhibits
Walk-offs, no-hitters, and franchise-defining plays on interactive displays.
Royals Championship History Iconic
Championship Banners · Royals Hall of Fame and championship plaza
Complete championship timeline — 1985 and 2015 World Series titles.
Royals Playoff History Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and championship areas
Complete playoff timeline from 1976 ALCS to 2015 World Series glory.
Salvador Perez Iconic
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and concourse exhibits
Honors Salvy — catcher, leader, and heart of the 2015 championship team.
Bret Saberhagen
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and upper concourse
Celebrates Saberhagen's Cy Young seasons and 1985 World Series MVP heroics.
Historic No-Hitters
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and video exhibits
Royals no-hitters and pitching immortals on display throughout the hall.
Kansas City Athletics History
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and history exhibits
Exhibits on the Athletics era in Kansas City before the Royals arrived in 1969.
Kansas City Baseball History
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and history exhibits
From Municipal Stadium to Kauffman — the full Kansas City baseball story.
Royals vs Cardinals Rivalry
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and upper concourse
I-70 rivalry history — Missouri's two teams and the 1985 World Series.
Royals vs Yankees Rivalry
Historic display · Royals Hall of Fame and upper concourse
Historic AL rivalry exhibits — postseason battles and decades of competition.
Entertainment
Fountain Shows Iconic Must experience
Fountain · Outfield fountains
Synchronized fountain shows beyond the outfield wall during games and events.
Opening Day Ceremonies Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, Opening Day
Opening Day pregame ceremonies marking the start of baseball season in KC.
Sluggerrr Iconic
Mascot · Throughout the stadium
The Royals' beloved mascot entertaining fans throughout Kauffman Stadium.
Postgame Concerts Must experience
Concert · Field level, postgame
Live concerts on the field after select Royals home games.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, select home games
Bobblehead nights, jersey giveaways, and special themed promotions.
Military Appreciation Nights
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, military appreciation nights
Special ceremonies honoring active duty and veteran service members.
Outfield Experience Activities
Family Activity · Outfield experience area
Family-friendly activities and interactive zones in the outfield experience area.
Kids Zone Activities
Family Activity · Kids Zone, main concourse
Family-friendly activities and interactive zones for young Royals fans.
Experiences
George Brett Statue Iconic Must experience
Photo Spot · Royals Legends Plaza
Classic photo with the George Brett statue — a Kauffman pilgrimage.
ALCS Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, ALCS
American League Championship Series at Kauffman — two wins from the World Series.
Blue October Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Kauffman Stadium, postseason
Blue October playoff atmosphere — fountains, rally towels, and KC magic.
Crown Vision Plaza Iconic Must experience
Observation deck · Crown Vision plaza, center field
Crown Vision plaza area with scoreboard views and championship energy.
Kauffman Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Any gate entrance
Your first time walking into Kauffman — fountains, crown, and Kansas City baseball.
October Baseball in Kansas City Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, postseason
Playoff baseball under the Kansas City sky — Blue October and championship dreams.
Royals vs Cardinals Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Kauffman Stadium, Cardinals series
I-70 rivalry when the Cardinals visit — Missouri baseball at its finest.
Sit Behind the Fountains Iconic Must experience
Unique seating area · Outfield experience, fountain seats
Outfield experience seating with the fountains as your backdrop.
Sunset Over the Fountains Iconic Must experience
Observation deck · Outfield experience area
Golden hour fountain views from the outfield experience as the sun sets.
World Series Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kauffman Stadium, World Series
World Series baseball in Kansas City — the pinnacle of Royals fandom.
Hall of Fame Weekend Iconic
Special Event · Royals Hall of Fame and field
Special Hall of Fame induction weekend with alumni appearances and ceremonies.
Championship Plaza Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, main concourse
Championship plaza celebrating 1985 and 2015 World Series glory.
Royals vs Yankees Must experience
Rivalry Game · Kauffman Stadium, Yankees series
Historic AL rivalry when the Yankees visit Kauffman Stadium.
Stay for a Postgame Concert Must experience
Concert · Field level, postgame
Live music on the field after select Royals victories.
Batting Practice
Pregame Tradition · Field level, pregame
Arrive early for Royals batting practice with fountain views.
Royals Victory Celebration
Victory Celebration · After Royals home wins
Postgame victory celebration when the Royals win at home.
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