Kansas City Royals Propose $1.9 Billion Stadium at Crown Center
A proposed new stadium for the Kansas City Royals at Crown Center is projected to cost $1.9 billion for the stadium and infrastructure. The funding plan involves a public-private split, with the Royals contributing $760 million and public sources providing…
Kansas City, MO, August 20, 2026 —
A proposal for a new Kansas City Royals baseball stadium at Crown Center has been outlined, with projected costs for the stadium and associated infrastructure reaching $1.9 billion. The plan details a significant public-private partnership for financing the project.
According to the proposal, the Kansas City Royals organization is slated to contribute $760 million towards the project. The remaining $1.14 billion is expected to come from public funding sources. These public contributions are planned to include the issuance of city bonds, the redirection of state tax revenue, and grants expected to be provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Beyond the stadium itself, the development also includes plans for a surrounding entertainment district. The funding for this district is primarily designated to be covered by the Royals and Hallmark. However, the proposal includes a contingency that the Royals could seek assistance from the city should this entertainment district underperform financially.
The specific details regarding the timeline for construction, permit status, and outcomes of any preliminary inspections have not been provided in the summary of the proposal.
Story summarized from the original created by Tod Palmer on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
