Kauffman Stadium rises just east of downtown Kansas City, a sweeping, open‑air ballpark long celebrated as the home of the Royals. Its signature outfield fountains arc behind the fences, giving the park a distinctive look that sets it apart across Major League Baseball.
Since opening in 1973, “The K” has anchored the Truman Sports Complex and offered fans broad sightlines, a spacious bowl, and a setting that feels unmistakably tied to Kansas City’s identity.
For generations of Royals supporters, it’s been the backdrop for pennant races, championship runs, and the steady rhythm of summer nights under Midwestern skies.
MLB Ballpark #11
First visit: April 30, 2022
Most recent visit: April 6, 2024
Opponents seen: CHW, NYY
Journey Posts
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Royals vs. White Sox
This was game 1 of a two-day, two-game stretch that I like to call the Eclipse Trip. The solar eclipse would be taking place on April 8 and southern Missouri would be the best…
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Royals vs. Yankees
The game in Kansas City was the first of an eight-day, eight-game Midwest baseball road trip. Yankees fans travel and I’d say about half of the ballpark was filled with Yankees fans. Seat Selection…