KC Royals to Build New Stadium at Crown Center

On Wednesday morning, the Kansas City Royals announced that a new downtown Royals baseball stadium will be built in downtown Kansas City.

The announcement was posted on X.

Today, I am thrilled to share a major step with you in the generational process of finding the Royals’ next home, one that honors our past and looks confidently toward our future.

I’m motivated every day to fulfill Ewing Kauffman’s vision, which was that the Royals would be Kansas City’s forever.

For 50+ years, Kauffman Stadium has been more than a ballpark. It has been a place where memories were made—where unforgettable moments unfolded, friendships began, and traditions were born.

We’ve shared two World Series Championships and countless historical moments together. These moments live on because of fans like you who stood with us season after season.

As we look ahead, the Royals' new home will be built on that foundation. We will continue our commitment to delivering an exceptional fan experience, enhancing what it means to be a Royals fan and Kansas Citian, and allowing us to continue building memories together.

We have teamed up with Hallmark Cards on a transformative project that will include a new ballpark at Crown Center, mixed use development in the surrounding 85 acres, and reimagined headquarters for the Royals and Hallmark.

Thank you for being part of our journey—past, present, and future. We look forward to sharing more details as plans progress and welcoming you to a new home where the next generation of memories will be made.

See you at the ballpark soon – John Sherman

Crown Center will be the location for the new ballpark. Ground will be broken in 2027 with completion in 2030.

The new stadium will be taking the place of the current Hallmark headquarters, it was reported, with the headquarters moving to make way for the new Royals complex.

It was reported that the deal has been in the works for months behind the scenes and just came to fruition last week. It will be two-thirds privately funded, Sherman said in a press conference Wednesday morning.

“Today’s announcement reinforces that the state of Missouri is not just where the Kansas City Royals play but where they belong. This decision by the Royals to invest in our state is more than just a commitment to Kansas City; it is a commitment to communities and fans across Missouri, said Gov. Mike Kehoe at the press conference.

"I appreciate the partnership of the Royals organization, Hallmark, and state and local leaders in working together to make this project a reality,” Kehoe stated.