Kansas City Royals

“Vote No” signs stuck in the windows on The Pairing in the East Crossroads.

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

By Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3 | April 2, 2024

Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax to fund a new Kansas City Royals ballpark downtown and upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.

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Kansas City Municipal Stadium

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

By Brian Burnes | March 28, 2024

It’s not hard to find examples of big-time professional sports franchises leaving Kansas City for greener pastures. Could the Royals and Chiefs be next?

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Cars parked on the streets in the Crossroads.

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

By Mary Sanchez | March 27, 2024

Here’s the essential message that the Kansas City Royals have for folks fretting about parking downtown if a new ballpark is built in the Crossroads. Relax.

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A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

By Savannah Hawley-Bates, KCUR 89.3 | March 25, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are calling new community benefits agreements with Jackson County historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

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A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

By Nicole Dolan, Clarence Dennis, Cody Boston, Julie Freijat | March 21, 2024

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

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