Royals Alumni and Fans Attend Tailgate Benefiting Kansas City Royals Foundation

Annual event raises over $30,000 for local initiatives since 2023.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The fourth annual Opening Weekend Tailgate hosted by Price Chopper and the Kansas City Royals took place on Saturday in the Kansas City area, raising money for initiatives supporting active communities, education, and veterans. Fans had the opportunity to meet Royals alumni, take photos with the mascot 'Sluggerrr', and purchase discounted ballpark-style meals, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.

Why it matters

The Kansas City Royals Foundation uses the power of sports to support important community programs, making this annual tailgate event a valuable fundraiser for local initiatives that improve the lives of Kansas City residents.

The details

The tailgate event was held at four locations in the Kansas City metro area, including Lee's Summit, Kansas City, Overland Park, and Roeland Park. Fans were able to purchase '$5 ballpark-style meals' and browse Royals merchandise for the upcoming opening weekend. The annual event has raised over $30,000 for the Kansas City Royals Foundation since 2023, which supports literacy, education, healthy and active communities, and programs for military members and veterans.

  • The fourth annual Opening Weekend Tailgate took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The event has been held annually since 2023.

The players

Kansas City Royals Foundation

A charitable organization that uses the power of sports to improve the lives of Kansas Citians by supporting literacy and education efforts, promoting healthy and active communities, uplifting the military and veterans, and more.

Price Chopper

A grocery store chain that co-hosted the annual Opening Weekend Tailgate event with the Kansas City Royals.

Sluggerrr

The mascot of the Kansas City Royals baseball team.

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The takeaway

The annual Opening Weekend Tailgate demonstrates the Kansas City Royals' commitment to supporting their local community through charitable initiatives and partnerships, using the power of sports to make a positive impact on the lives of Kansas City residents.