Kauffman Stadium is a venue in or near Kansas City that is most often used for Baseball
There are multiple entrances and exits to Kauffman Stadium. The most prevalent are detailed below courtesy of royals.com. COMING FROM THE EAST Head into Kansas City on Interstate 70 Take Exit #9 - Blue Ridge Cutoff/Sports Complex COMING FROM THE WEST Head into Kansas City on Interstate 70 Take Exit #7B - Manchester Trafficway, turn left and proceed to Gate 5 or Take Exit #9 - Blue Ridge Cutoff/Sports Complex COMING FROM THE SOUTH Head into Kansas City on Interstate 435 Take Exit #63 C - Raytown Road/Stadium Drive, Sports Complex exit COMING FROM THE NORTH Head into Kansas City on Interstate 435 Take Exit #63 B (left exit) - I-70 East/Sports Complex exit *OR* Take Exit# 63 A - I-70 West, then take Exit #7B - Manchester Trafficway, turn left and proceed to Gate 5
The best food and drink at Kauffman Stadium will likely be found in the parking lot at your own personal tailgate party. Inside the stadium, fans may want to experience Craft & Draft which has over 75 beers on tap and a create your own pizza option. Rivals Sports Bar is another option that fans may enjoy.
The Royals Hall of Fame is home to many interesting artifacts covering the entire Royals history from 1969 to the present day. The Royals 1985 World Series Championship trophy as well as the three AL Championships are on display. Be sure to seek out KayCee in the vintage baseball uniform upon entering the Hall of Fame to learn about the history of baseball in Kansas City.
The must-see areas of Kauffman Stadium for any fan includes the following: Royals Hall of Fame, Craft & Draft (Restaurant), Majestic Team Store, Rivals Sports Bar, Outfield Experience featuring The Little K, Royals Carousel, Miniature Golf.
When entering Kauffman Stadium itself, be certain to use Gate A. It will likely be a little bit of a walk from your parking spot but you'll save time going through security at the gate as less fans use this entrance.
There are many seating options available at Kauffman Stadium. Check out royals.com for descriptions of all options and check out Crown Markdowns on royals.com for sales each week. http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ticketing/crown_markdown.jsp
The most popular giveaways this season at Kauffman Stadium is a series of four bobbleheads commemorating the Royals postseason run. Other popular giveaway include T-Shirt Tuesdays throughout the season. A full promotional schedule is available at royals.com/promotions.
Security will check all bags prior to entering the stadium as well as using a metal detector wand on all fans entering the stadium. Police and security staffs are also on the grounds throughout the game.
The only restaurants that are close to Kauffman Stadium are Denny's, Taco Bell, and Subway. Fans may decide instead to tailgate and grill food of their own choosing. Not only will this be cheaper but you will get to participate in a tradition very unique to Kauffman Stadium due to its larger than normal parking area.
There are really no bars near Kauffman Stadium but fans are encouraged to engage in the Kansas City tradition of tailgating. That way, you can bring the drink of your choosing as well as grilling out. Inside the park, fans can drink at Rivals Sports Bar, Craft & Draft, or at a multitude of concession stands.
There are multiple entrances and exits to Kauffman Stadium. The most prevalent are detailed below courtesy of royals.com. COMING FROM THE EAST Head into Kansas City on Interstate 70 Take Exit #9 - Blue Ridge Cutoff/Sports Complex COMING FROM THE WEST Head into Kansas City on Interstate 70 Take Exit #7B - Manchester Trafficway, turn left and proceed to Gate 5 or Take Exit #9 - Blue Ridge Cutoff/Sports Complex COMING FROM THE SOUTH Head into Kansas City on Interstate 435 Take Exit #63 C - Raytown Road/Stadium Drive, Sports Complex exit COMING FROM THE NORTH Head into Kansas City on Interstate 435 Take Exit #63 B (left exit) - I-70 East/Sports Complex exit *OR* Take Exit# 63 A - I-70 West, then take Exit #7B - Manchester Trafficway, turn left and proceed to Gate 5
There is plenty of parking at Kauffman Stadium and neighboring Arrowhead Stadium for fans. Parking costs $12 for regular season Royals games.
The best Royals merchandise is available at the Majestic Team Store located behind home plate at Kauffman Stadium. There is also the Royals Ladies Boutique located in the Outfield Experience. Offsite, fans should check out any Rally House location for the official Royals Clubhouse stores.
Ticket scalpers are prevalent at Kauffman Stadium and may be found outside the stadium grounds and in the parking lots before games. Most scalpers may be found on the Blue Ridge Cutoff when exiting off Interstate 70.
Following the Royals 2014 Postseason run, approximately 30,000 cheering fans have been filling "The K" for each home game. Fans of opposing teams will likely find Royals fans to be hospitable and welcoming. Be sure to strike up a conversation with whoever is sitting near you.