Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City Royals' new stadium talks are likely to accelerate again.
Royal boss John Sherman Talking about possibilities A new stadium on Monday shows that something is coming.
“I think it will be an exciting thing for our community. It’s about economic development, it’s about securing long-term residence for members of the royal family.
Kansas City Royals agree to general manager JJ Picollo's contract extension
“We are working hard and we have a bond that we look forward to being able to do.”
Sherman has been insisting that royals get a new stadium before leasing in 2031, first proposed the idea of a new stadium November 2022.
Back in April 2024, Jackson County residents voted to extend sales tax, which would help pay for renovations at Arrowhead Stadium and provide a new downtown court for royals.
As the vote failed, the royal family floated elsewhere, most notably Washington Square Parknear the heart of Kansas City. The park is located at the corner of Pershing and Grand, a block north of the Crown Center and a block east of Union Station.
Kansas City Royals, LHP Cole Ragans agrees to new 3-year deal
Other locations that gained attention throughout the subway are East Village, crossing the state line into Johnson County.
It's an interesting development as the royals approach the upcoming season.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports and streaming videos, head to Fox 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.
