Kansas City proposes $600 million for Royals' new downtown stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Kansas City has offered the Royals $600 million to build a new stadium in the downtown area near Crown Center. This project is part of a $3 billion entertainment district plan aimed at revitalizing the city. Expected to cost $1.9 billion, the proposed stadium will have a smaller capacity of 34,000 to 35,000 fans compared to Kauffman Stadium's current capacity. Public funding will provide $1.14 billion through city funds, tax credits, and bonds. A city committee is set to discuss the proposal, and the groundbreaking could occur in early 2027, with the goal of opening the new park by 2030.
- •City offers $600 million for new Royals stadium.
- •Stadium part of $3 billion entertainment district.
- •New stadium expected to have 34,000-35,000 capacity.
- •$1.14 billion in public funding planned for the project.
- •Groundbreaking could occur in early 2027.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Offers Royals $600 Million for New Downtown Stadium
"Public funds aim to anchor a $3 billion entertainment district near Crown Center, swapping sprawling parking lots for a vibrant urban ballpark designed to revitalize the city’s core.
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