kansas city • Venue guide

Kauffman Stadium

Home of Kansas City Royals

The Royals' fountain-lined ballpark at the Truman Sports Complex, beside Arrowhead Stadium.

Transit

Driving and rideshare; shared parking across the Sports Complex.

Airports

Kansas City International (MCI) ~20 mi.

Address

1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129

Capacity 37,903 • Opened 1973

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Best areas to stay near Kauffman Stadium

Ranked by Hotelstrips — not a booking provider. Each area is scored on access, transit, nightlife, family fit and price.

Best overall

The best base: enjoy downtown then rideshare to Arrowhead or Kauffman.

~9 mi • drive/rideshare ~15 min

Best overall

~9 mi • drive/rideshare ~15 min

Downtown KC's revitalized entertainment district — the best base for pre- and post-game, with a short drive to the Truman Sports Complex.

Pros

Cons

Nightlife 8/10 Mid Kansas City International (MCI) ~20 mi.

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The best base: enjoy downtown then rideshare to Arrowhead or Kauffman.

Best for game-only trip

~2 mi • short drive

Hotels along I-70 near the shared Chiefs/Royals campus — the shortest, simplest game-day base with easy parking and tailgating.

Pros

Cons

Nightlife 3/10 Value Kansas City International (MCI) ~18 mi.

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Pick this if the game is the whole point and you want the easiest possible game day.