Kauffman Stadium

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Kauffman Stadium, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a beloved baseball venue and home to the Kansas City Royals. Renowned for its iconic design, the stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 37,000. It's particularly famous for its beautiful, cascading waterfalls and fountains in the outfield, a unique feature that pays homage to Kansas City's title as the "City of Fountains."

The architecture of Kauffman Stadium blends modern elements with traditional ballpark design, featuring an open layout that allows for panoramic views of the playing field. The field itself boasts a pristine natural grass surface, ensuring a top-quality baseball experience. Additionally, the stadium is equipped with a large, high-definition scoreboard and offers a variety of local food options, enhancing the game day atmosphere for fans.

Division:
AL Central
Opened:
April 10, 1973
Capacity:
37,903
Home Dugout:
First Baseline
Visitor Dugout:
Third Baseline
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Entry policy

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Outside liquids

Water and sports drinks containing electrolytes in unopened plastic bottles (1-liter or smaller) will be allowed to enter the stadium.


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Outside food

No outside food is allowed.

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Bags/backpacks

As a result of COVID-19, precautions will be taken to minimize contact between gameday employees and guests. This includes prohibiting bags inside the stadium, with the exception of 6.5” x 4.5” clutch purses and infant or medical single compartment bags.

For guests with medical or childcare related needs such as diapers, wipes, formula, bottles or breast pumps, those items must be brought in a clear plastic bag or single compartment bag, and guests should present their bag to staff during the screening process

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Featured food and drink

Rival Sports Bar

Beyond right field - This large sports bar offers up a refined menu, wide selection of drink options and plenty of other tvs to keep up with what else is going on around the league.

Craft & Draft

Loge level on the third base line - This gastropub takes a handcrafted approach with a menu that focuses on fresh and local ingredients, as well as offering over 75 local and national beers on draft and bottle.

Price Chopper Market Place

Outfield Experience - Here you can grab some healthier food, which includes customizable salads and wraps, veggie burgers and dogs, as well as other healthy snacks. They also have a self-checkout system, and self-service draft system which should make for faster service.

Barbeque Pit

Outfield Experience - Sponsored by Sweet Baby Rays, this place offers up a full assortment of BBQ favorites.

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Hotels Near

Kauffman Stadium

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Bars & Restaurants Near

Kauffman Stadium

Hi-Boy Drive-in
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3424 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Independence, MO 64052
1.1 miles
to the ballpark
Local drive-In chain restaurant serving up tasty burgers and spicy onion rings
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Boulevard Brewing Co
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2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
10.2 miles
to the ballpark
The Beer Hall pours over 30 types of their year-round, seasonal and limited brews
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Chappell's
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323 Armour Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116
11.6 miles
to the ballpark
Home to the largest collection of sports memorabilia in a restaurant
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