Royals plan $3B downtown stadium

The new stadium will replace Kauffman Stadium, the fifth-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, with groundbreaking expected next year.

The project will rely on at least $600 million in city funds, which were approved without a public referendum.

Royals owner John Sherman described the move as a transformative investment in the city's urban core.

The development is expected to include housing, retail, and office space, creating a vibrant year-round destination for fans and residents alike.