Armed Forces Day
Kansas City Royals vs Rays
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Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
About this theme night
Special pre-game ceremony honoring members of the military with a joint color guard and national anthem, in-game branch recognition and a post-game military-themed fireworks show.
Source: the team’s published schedule · checked Sep 29, 2026
This game
- Opponent
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Also at this game
- Armed Forces Night Thermo Giveaway · Giveaway
- Fireworks Extravaganza · Theme Night
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Fan guide
What to expect at a theme night
Theme nights are games built around a community, a culture, a hobby or a pop-culture property. The baseline experience is the game itself with themed music, video board content and often in-game entertainment. The themed item, when there is one, is almost always tied to a theme ticket package rather than handed out at the gates, so a regular ticket gets you into the game but not the item.
If you want the themed shirt, hat or jersey, buy the theme ticket package from the team. Theme packages are capped and sell out ahead of popular nights. Some theme nights include pregame events on the plaza or postgame activities on the field.
Kauffman Stadium, quick facts
- Gates
- Friday–Sunday games: all gates open 1.5 hours prior to game time.
- Bag policy
- Clear bag 12" x 12" x 6". Official bag policy
- Parking
- Lots: Lot A, Lot B, Lot L, Lot N. Official parking
- Transit
- The 47 Martin Luther King Jr. serves Kauffman Stadium 7 days a week to Royals games and back; schedules at ridekc.org or 816-221-0660. Lines: 47 Martin Luther King Jr. (RideKC bus).
- Outside food
- Outside food is allowed.
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Do I get the theme item with any ticket?
Usually not. Themed items are typically part of a theme ticket package.
Is a theme night different from a giveaway night?
Yes. A giveaway is handed out at the gates to everyone while supplies last. A theme night item is usually included only with a package.
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