Royals to leave Kauffman Stadium for downtown Crown Center area with groundbreaking next year
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The Kansas City Royals are moving from Kauffman Stadium to downtown Crown Center.
They're partnering with Hallmark Cards on a $3 billion project featuring a new, $1.9 billion ballpark.
Royals owner John Sherman and Hallmark chairman Don Hall Jr. announced the plan Wednesday.
The stadium will break ground next year.
Two-thirds of the funding is private with the rest coming from public sources, such as state and local government.
Missouri's contribution comes from a law authorizing bonds for stadium costs.
The Royals plan to leave Kauffman Stadium when their lease expires in 2031.
The new ballpark aims to create a modern experience in the heart of the city.
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