Kansas City Royals: 12 Days of Exciting Baseball Action
The Royals continue active talks about where to build their next home. Sherman confirmed site options remain under study in three general areas.
Potential locations under consideration
Officials are weighing downtown Kansas City in Jackson County. They are also studying North Kansas City in Clay County.
The team is exploring a Kansas-side site near the state line. That location sits adjacent to the lot where Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums are located.
Timing tied to other stadium moves
The Kansas City Chiefs plan to move for the start of the 2031 NFL season. That pending move factors into the Royals’ site discussions.
Funding and announcement conditions
Sherman said the club will only announce a location once site control and public financing are secured. The team seeks a public-private partnership as its funding model.
The Royals expect to contribute substantial capital. They also anticipate a meaningful public portion to support the project.
Vision for a ballpark district
The organization aims to build a ballpark with a surrounding entertainment district. They described a concept similar to The Battery in Atlanta.
Sherman and business operations leaders visited The Battery over a recent weekend. They observed about 40,000 people in and around the venue, with retail and restaurants bustling.
Fan experience and community impact
Executives cited the Atlanta visit when outlining desired amenities for the new district. They want a year-round destination that supports game-day crowds and local business.
The project vision ties into season-long promotion ideas too. The club hopes initiatives such as Kansas City Royals: 12 Days of Exciting Baseball Action will boost fan engagement around a new venue.
- Three primary site areas: downtown Kansas City, North Kansas City, Kansas side near the stadium lot.
- Funding approach: public-private partnership with team capital and expected public contribution.
- Goal: a mixed-use ballpark district modeled after The Battery Atlanta.
Officials say discussions will continue until site control and financing are clear. Further details will follow as agreements advance.
