Gameday Guide

Kauffman Stadium

Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas City Royals

CLEAR BAG

12" x 12" x 6"

TRANSIT

Bus

OUTSIDE FOOD

Allowed

RIDESHARE

Available

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 12" x 6"

CLEAR BAG REQUIRED

The only bags approved for entry are a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" (with items easily visible) or a one-gallon clear zip-seal bag; a small clutch not exceeding 9" x 5" (with or without a strap) may also be carried in along with one clear bag option. An exception may be made for medical-reason bags or manufactured diaper bags accompanying infants and young children after proper inspection.

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Promos this week

SEP

TUE

Ticket Package6:40 PM

Harry Potter™ Night

Themed game night celebrating Harry Potter™. Separate ticket package required.

vs Marlins

SEP

FRI

Theme Nights7:10 PM

Fireworks Friday

Post-game fireworks show. Presented by Price Chopper and Oreo.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SAT

GiveawaysHOT6:10 PM

Royal-Tees Giveaway

First 10,000 fans receive a Pasquatch Royal-Tee featuring the mythical massive beast of first base and Vinnie.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SUN

Kids & Family1:10 PM

Big Bling Birthday Bash Chain Giveaway

First 5,000 fans ages 14 and under receive a Big Bling Birthday Bash chain.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SUN

Kids & Family1:10 PM

Fun Run

Kids ages 14 and under run the bases after the game, weather permitting. Beginning in the 8th inning, participants can line up on the first base spiral (just inside Gate D) on the Plaza Level. Big League Pack members get VIP access to the front of the line. Presented by Andy's Frozen Custard.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SUN

Ticket Package1:10 PM

Peanut Free Game

Special ticket for a safe and inclusive peanut-free environment inside the ballpark for fans who require it. Contact Ethan Cooley at 816-504-4160 or email ethan.cooley@royals.com for details.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SUN

Kids & Family1:10 PM

Sluggerrr's Birthday Bash

Mascot birthday celebration with activities for kids.

vs Blue Jays

SEP

SUN

Ticket Package1:10 PM

Sunday 4-Pack

Special ticket package for Sunday home games. Presented by Price Chopper.

vs Blue Jays

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Plan your visit

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Tailgating ends at the start of the 2nd inning, when guests are asked to enter the game or leave the complex; parking lots close one hour after the event ends.

Getting in

Gates. Friday–Sunday games: all gates open 1.5 hours prior to game time. Monday–Thursday games: all gates open 1 hour prior to game time. CommunityAmerica Gate C opens 2 hours prior for CommunityAmerica Crown Club ticket holders (Sections 1–6) only. The Outfield Experience and Boulevard Brewing Craft & Draft open 1.5 hours before all games through Gates A & E. On giveaway days all gates open 1.5 hours prior. Gates open 90 minutes before Friday–Sunday (and giveaway-day) games but only 60 minutes before Monday–Thursday games. CommunityAmerica Gate C opens 2 hours early for Crown Club ticket holders (Sections 1–6); the Outfield Experience and Craft & Draft open 1.5 hours before all games via Gates A & E.

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).

Rideshare. Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, taxi) are available at Kauffman Stadium. Pre-Game East Side: enter through Toll Gate 3, drop off in front of Blue KC Gate D (first base), then exit west through Gate 7. Pre-Game West Side: enter through Toll Gate 5, drop off in front of Price Chopper Gate B (third base), exit west at Gate 7. Post-Game: enter through Gate 1 and look for the designated Traffic Row in the middle of Lot A. Cabs and rideshare pick up in the middle of Lot A after first pitch / after each game.

Tailgating. Tailgating is allowed, but guests must only use the tailgate area behind their vehicle. Guests will be asked to enter the game or leave the complex beginning in the 2nd inning (tailgating throughout the game is prohibited). Saving spaces, buying additional parking spaces to tailgate, and tailgating in a parking space are all prohibited; do not block the roadway; outdoor camping toilets are prohibited. Parking lots close one hour after the event ends. Larger tailgating groups could be asked to move to Lot N.

Accessibility. More than 500 reserved accessible parking spaces are available to properly licensed or tagged vehicles in all lots except Lot L and Lot N, with wheelchair ramps in all lots and a limited number of van-accessible spaces. There is a designated accessible entrance at each gate, all restrooms are accessible, and elevators serve all levels (100-level access via the UMB Diamond Club or Royals Hall of Fame lobby). Guest Ambassadors provide wheelchair escorts inside each gate and golf-cart shuttle service to/from the parking lots; accessible drop-off is available at Gates B and D.

Entry. Per MLB Security Standards, all guests must comply with metal-detection screening (or accept a physical pat-down) to enter Kauffman Stadium. There is a no re-entry policy: once a guest exits through the stadium gates they may not re-enter, except in an emergency or with an approved re-entry wristband from the Plaza-level Guest Services office. Prohibited items include weapons/fireworks (guns and pocket knives), coolers of any kind, drinks other than one sealed 1-liter-or-smaller water/sports-drink bottle per person, cameras with 12"+ lenses, noisemakers (bullhorns/airhorns/cowbells), lasers, aerosol cans, drones, baseball bats, beach balls, and wrapped gifts.

Parking lots

Lot A. Cabs and all rideshare services are available in the middle of Lot A after first pitch; post-game rideshare uses a designated Traffic Row in the middle of Lot A.

Lot B. Bikes may be locked on the media fence in Lot B near designated signage; parking fees are waived for those who bike to the stadium.

Lot L. Accessible parking spaces are available in all parking lots except Lot L and Lot N.

Lot N. No accessible parking spaces; larger tailgating groups could be asked to move to Lot N depending on group size.

Official parking:mlb.com ›mlb.com ›

Food worth the line

Signature dining and social spaces include Rivals Sports Bar beyond right field, Boulevard Brewing Craft & Draft on the Loge Level (20+ beers on tap plus a quick-fire artisan pizzeria), Joe's KC Bar-B-Que, Belfonte Ice Cream, and the Miller Lite Fountain Bar in the Outfield Experience; a Dining Guide highlights fan-favorite restaurants along with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Kauffman Stadium?

Kauffman Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". The only bags approved for entry are a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" (with items easily visible) or a one-gallon clear zip-seal bag; a small clutch not exceeding 9" x 5" (with or without a strap) may also be carried in along with one clear bag option. An exception may be made for medical-reason bags or manufactured diaper bags accompanying infants and young children after proper inspection.

Does Kauffman Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Kauffman Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Limited exceptions apply.

Can you bring outside food into Kauffman Stadium?

Guests may bring individual-portion food in a clear plastic bag no larger than 1 gallon. Hard-sided coolers, alcoholic beverages, and other non-clear liquid containers are not permitted. Unfrozen water is allowed in a sealed/unopened plastic 1-liter-or-smaller bottle (one per person); frozen bottles of any liquid are prohibited. Soft-sided single juice or milk containers or ADA-required liquids may also be allowed.

When do gates open at Kauffman Stadium?

Friday–Sunday games: all gates open 1.5 hours prior to game time. Monday–Thursday games: all gates open 1 hour prior to game time. CommunityAmerica Gate C opens 2 hours prior for CommunityAmerica Crown Club ticket holders (Sections 1–6) only. The Outfield Experience and Boulevard Brewing Craft & Draft open 1.5 hours before all games through Gates A & E. On giveaway days all gates open 1.5 hours prior.

Where do you park for a Kansas City Royals game?

Kauffman Stadium has on-site lots including Lot A, Lot B, Lot L, Lot N. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.