Royals unveil plans for $1.9 billion new stadium in Kansas City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Kansas City Royals announced plans for a new $1.9 billion stadium to be located south of downtown Kansas City. Renderings revealed by the team show an inside view and the entrance plaza. The project, which also includes infrastructure work, aims to break ground in May 2027 with a target opening date in March 2030. This move follows the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to depart Truman Sports Complex for a new facility in Kansas. The Royals are expected to end their lease at Kauffman Stadium a year early to facilitate the new stadium's construction.
- •Royals plan new stadium in Crown Center, slated for 2030 opening.
- •Design comes from architecture firm Populous, similar to Bills' stadium.
- •Construction begins May 2027, financed by team and public money.
- •New project includes $1.2 billion stadium and $500 million for infrastructure.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — The Royals released new renderings and schedule for $1.9 billion stadium
- 4:26 PMKCTV Kansas City — PHOTOS: Royals release new renderings of proposed stadium at Crown Center - KCTV
"The Kansas City Royals have given their fans some more visuals to consider as plans for the new ballpark get finalized.
"The Royals are planning to leave their longtime home of Kauffman Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:47 PMThe Royals released new renderings and schedule for $1.9 billion stadium
The Royals are planning to leave their longtime home of Kauffman Stadium.
- KCTV Kansas CityAug 18, 2026, 4:26 PMPHOTOS: Royals release new renderings of proposed stadium at Crown Center - KCTV
The Kansas City Royals have given their fans some more visuals to consider as plans for the new ballpark get finalized.
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