Royals Unveil Plans for New Stadium with Crown, Fountain Feature

Team owner says 'multiple options' remain on the table, including downtown Kansas City and North Kansas City locations.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:03pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the Royals' stadium plans, with overlapping planes of royal blue, powder blue, and red representing the team's iconic crown and fountain feature.The Royals' stadium plans aim to blend tradition and innovation, as the team explores new locations while honoring iconic elements like the crown and fountain.Kansas City Today

The owner of the Kansas City Royals, John Sherman, announced plans for a new stadium that will include a crown and fountain feature, honoring the team's iconic Kauffman Stadium. While the final location is still undecided, Sherman said the team is considering options in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as well as in North Kansas City and even across the state line in Kansas.

Why it matters

The Royals' stadium decision will have a significant impact on the local economy and community, with the potential to drive development and tourism in whichever area is selected. Fans are eager to know the team's future home, as the current Kauffman Stadium holds many cherished memories.

The details

According to Sherman, the team surveyed fans in 2025, and the majority expressed a preference for the team to remain at Kauffman Stadium, followed by a downtown location and then North Kansas City. The suburban Kansas option finished last. However, Sherman said he believes moving the team is the right long-term strategic decision, despite fan sentiment. The new stadium will incorporate design elements from Kauffman, including a crown and fountain feature, to honor the team's history.

  • The Royals' home opener at Kauffman Stadium was on March 30, 2026.
  • In 2024, voters rejected plans for a new stadium in the Crossroads area.
  • In 2023, North Kansas City was a finalist for the Royals' new stadium location.

The players

John Sherman

The owner of the Kansas City Royals, who is committed to moving the team's stadium and exploring multiple location options.

Quinton Lucas

The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, who has publicly expressed efforts to keep the Royals in the city.

Randy Stewart

A Royals fan who is ready for the team to move downtown, believing it will bring more economic development and activity to the area.

Curtis Hall

A Royals fan who wants to know the team's future home as soon as possible to make the most of the remaining time at Kauffman Stadium.

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What they’re saying

“I'm as anxious as anybody to get this behind us.”

— John Sherman, Royals Owner

“I love it here, but it's time for change, to go downtown because it will bring more to the economy. Develop it and bring the people.”

— Randy Stewart, Royals Fan

“I would like to know as soon as possible so we know what the future is going to look like and how many more games we have to catch here to get those memories in.”

— Curtis Hall, Royals Fan

What’s next

The Jackson County executive and Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas are both in conversations with the Royals about the team's new stadium location. Clay County leaders have also confirmed they are 'hanging' in the conversation, while the speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives said he is unaware of any talks between the state and the Royals.

The takeaway

The Royals' stadium decision will have a significant impact on the Kansas City region, with fans eager to know the team's future home. While the majority of fans surveyed preferred the team to remain at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals' owner is committed to moving the team to a new location that he believes is the best long-term strategic decision, potentially in downtown Kansas City, North Kansas City, or even across the state line in Kansas.