Kauffman Stadium

One of the last genuine grass-field baseball parks in America

Kauffman Stadium is the home of the Kansas City Royals and one of the most beloved ballparks in Major League Baseball. The stadium, opened in 1973 and renovated in 2009, seats about 37,000 and features a distinctive 322-foot waterfall and fountain system behind the outfield walls — the largest privately-funded water feature in the world when it was installed. On summer evenings, watching baseball here with the fountains lit and the skyline visible to the northwest is one of the great experiences Kansas City offers.

The Royals are a mid-market franchise with a passionate local following. Regular season games are accessible and affordable compared to larger markets. The stadium sits adjacent to Arrowhead Stadium in the Truman Sports Complex on the eastern edge of the city. Tours are available when the team is on the road. If you are visiting in summer and have any interest in baseball, going to a game here is strongly recommended.

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When Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973 it had the largest scoreboard in the world — a 12-story high structure with a 322-foot-wide waterfall cascading behind it in right field. The waterfall is still there. After a 2009 renovation, the stadium was named the best ballpark in baseball by Sports Illustrated. It remains among the most pleasant places to watch baseball in the country.