Kansas City getting a new downtown stadium.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox4kc.com/sports/royals/kansas-city-royals-confirm-new-stadium-plans/amp/



Tampa and Oakland - you're on the clock!

After those and Angels Stadium, the next oldest MLB stadium (not counting the Big 3) is Skydome of all places.

MaxPower said:

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Damn I've always heard Kaufman is nice. Guess I need to try to get there before it's gone.

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Their current lease is up in 2030 so you may have some time.

I see they're putting the famous crown over in right field, but I think it will be a mistake if they don't turn that huge jumbotron into MegaCrown

MaxPower said:

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Damn I've always heard Kaufman is nice. Guess I need to try to get there before it's gone.

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One of my favorites. The outside is ugly, and it's out in nowheresville with Arrowhead, but the view from your seat is fantastic.

I like watching their games on TV just to see the fountains. Cool feature, even though they kind of neutered it a few years ago.

wbt5845 said:

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Kansas City getting a new downtown stadium.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox4kc.com/sports/royals/kansas-city-royals-confirm-new-stadium-plans/amp/



Tampa and Oakland - you're on the clock!

After those and Angels Stadium, the next oldest MLB stadium (not counting the Big 3) is Skydome of all places.

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Isn't Oakland thought to be moving to Las Vegas? Just like the Raiders.

I was in KC for work so I took advantage and went to a game vs the Angels at Kauffman back in July. I couldn't believe that I only spent $20 for a front row seat right by 1st base. Parking was more expensive. There seemed to be more Angels fans in attendance than Royals.

Cool ballpark, but it has definitely seen better days.

one area in which Dodger Stadium wins tremendously over Wrigley and Fenway...

parking

Dodger Stadium is in a beautiful location, albeit about 300 miles too far south. The stadium itself is, for me, reminiscent of the old Fulton County Stadium the Braves played at until 1996(?) or thereabouts. It's just saved by the location and the views the location provides, and, sadly no longer, Vin Scully, who was absolutely amazing

Both LA and Anaheim desperately need new stadiums..

Kaufman is simple but to me of the ones i have been to is one of the best due to its simplicity

I havent been to Fenway and Wrigley is a much different vibe

That said I like the renditiion listed above and Kansas City is a great two to three day getaway for someone with my interests

Nah. Dodger Stadium is the best major league ballpark. The one in SF is nice too (and love those cheese fries) but Dodger Stadium is better.

Wrigley is very nice when the weather is nice, which is far from always.

my problem with all these new stadium is that they all seem to run together after a while and look the same.

I wish more new stadiums would incorporate older aspects into them to give them a more traditional feel. Honestly, Rangers Stadium (choctow stadium or wtf it is now) did a pretty damn good job of that. Damn shame they couldn't figure out a way to put on a roof.

Jesus Cristo! They renamed the Ballpark in Arlington Choctaw Stadium.... just a slap in the face to see that beauty while walking over to the new stadium. I'm not opposed to the fact that they wanted a roof... but WTH, we go from a park with a ton of character to a neutered nothing special about it stadium.

chlavinka said:

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Nah. Dodger Stadium is the best major league ballpark. The one in SF is nice too (and love those cheese fries) but Dodger Stadium is better.

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Think you mean Garlic Fries.

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W said:

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building a stadium downtown...the 1990's are calling

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You say that like it's a bad thing.

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They're basically doing what the Braves did in building an entertainment district, just down town. Seems like they're trying to keep the fountains in some fashion, but I'm sure it'll be closer to the new rangers stadium vs the old charm wise.

The Royals have unveiled plans for a new stadium in Kansas City 👑

📷: @Royals pic.twitter.com/7uBI4m2jaH

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 13, 2024

I dont hate it

Looks awesome

That'll be a really nice place.

https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/royals-unveil-plans-for-proposed-downtown-ballpark
Royals pick spot for proposed new ballpark

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On Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals presented their plans to build a new ballpark and surrounding entertainment district in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City.

"Kansas City is a special place," Royals CEO/chairman John Sherman said. "We have outperformed many of our peers for our care for the heart of our city. Look at the residential growth downtown and the dynamism of the development and redevelopment of the Crossroads. The arts, the music, the food and drink.

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Such altruism!!

I don't remember where, but I recently read about the latest generation of ballparks. Maximizing premium seating is old news. Real estate development (i.e. the surrounding land) is the new "it" feature owners want in their parks. I'm sure the downtown ballpark will be nice, but it's just extra miles and extra traffic as far as I'm concerned.

Kauffman is hopelessly dated, but I love it. It's seven miles my side of downtown (almost in Independence), right off I-70, and not having to deal with downtown traffic is wonderful. Surrounding the two stadiums (Arrowhead and the K) is a huge sea of parking. It's beautiful!!

Kauffman is small but loaded with good seats. I will miss it.

Stadiums with big parking lots surrounding them are usually duds. 10 times out of 10 I'd rather go to a game somewhere that is in the middle of the city, bars, restaurants etc all immediately surrounding. Happy that the owners of these teams are revitalizing some of these areas.

Parking Lot Parks:
Anaheim
Philly
Dodgers
Rangers
KC
Milwaukee
Oakland
Tampa
White Sox

City Parks:
Houston
San Fran
St Louis
Detriot
Boston
Cincinnati
DC
Baltimore
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Minnesota
Atlanta
Cubs

Sorta Halfass in between: not a parking lot, but also not alot around it
NY Mets
Arizona
Denver
Marlins
Cleveland
Yankee
Seattle

What's Houston fall under?

In a swamp city?