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Kauffman Stadium

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Stadium & Arena · Kansas City, MO · Kansas City Royals / MLB

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Bags & Backpacks

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

One clear bag no larger than 12"x12"x6", a one-gallon clear zip-seal bag, or a small non-clear clutch no larger than 9"x5" is permitted; backpacks are prohibited.

All bags are subject to inspection at the gates; bags that don't comply are denied entry.

Max size
12" x 12" x 6" (clear bag) / 9" x 5" (clutch) / 1-gallon (clear zip-seal)

Exceptions: Manufactured diaper bags accompanying an infant, and bags needed for medical reasons, are permitted after inspection.

Water Bottles

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

One factory-sealed, unopened plastic water or sports-drink bottle (1 liter or smaller) is allowed per person, and it must not be frozen.

Max size
1 liter or smaller
Max quantity
1 per person

Outside Food

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Outside food is allowed if it is an individual portion carried in a clear plastic bag no larger than one gallon.

Max size
1-gallon clear plastic bag

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Allowed
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com)

Bags needed for medical reasons are permitted after inspection at designated gate stations.

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Guests are not allowed to bring alcohol into or out of Kauffman Stadium.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Not Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Marijuana or illegal narcotics, including any accessories or paraphernalia associated with them, are prohibited.

Coolers

Not Allowed
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com)

Hard-sided coolers and other non-clear liquid containers are not permitted; the team's security page separately states "coolers of any kind" are prohibited.

Strollers & Wagons

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Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Fold-up strollers must be stored under the guest's seat or checked at any Guest Services office; wagons are not addressed in official team guidance.

Wagons are not mentioned anywhere in the Royals' official A-Z Guide or Security page.

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

A mothers' nursing room is located on the Plaza Level behind home plate, next to First Aid.

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Transportation wheelchairs are available at all gates, and reserved wheelchair seating with room for one companion is available on every level.

Cameras & Photo Gear

Conditional
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com)

Personal cameras are allowed, but cameras with lenses 12 inches or longer are prohibited.

Max size
Lenses under 12 inches

Drones

Not Allowed
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com)

Unmanned aerial vehicles, including but not limited to drones, are prohibited.

Umbrellas

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Small push-button umbrellas are allowed as long as they don't interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the game; large golf umbrellas are not permitted.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

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Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Bullhorns, airhorns, cowbells, and other noisemakers deemed unacceptable by staff are prohibited, as are banners or flags with sticks in them.

Chairs & Blankets

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Blankets can be brought into Kauffman Stadium; official team guidance does not separately address stadium seat cushions or chairs.

Only blankets are explicitly addressed in official sources; no stated rule on stadium seat cushions.

Weapons

Not Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Weapons and fireworks — including all guns and pocket knives — plus toy guns and toy knives are prohibited.

Vapes & Smoking

Conditional
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Smoking and vaping are not permitted except in designated areas.

Exceptions: Designated smoking/vaping areas.

Costumes & Masks

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Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Guests are permitted to wear costumes, but the costume may not cover the guest's entire head while entering the stadium.

Pets & Service Animals

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Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

Pets/animals are not allowed into the Truman Sports Complex or Kauffman Stadium unless they are service animals.

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com)

There is no re-entry permitted for any event at Kauffman Stadium once a guest has exited through the gates.

Exceptions: Guests may exit and re-enter in the event of an emergency, or with a valid excuse approved by Stadium Management.

Other

Not Allowed
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com)

Also prohibited: wrapped presents/gifts of any kind, aerosol cans (sunscreen, hairspray, mace, etc.), baseball bats, beach balls/other inflatables, and items that could be projectiles or obstruct another fan's view.

Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Kauffman Stadium so far.

Not yet verified for Kauffman Stadium: E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Kauffman Stadium

What is the bag policy and size limit at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. One clear bag no larger than 12"x12"x6", a one-gallon clear zip-seal bag, or a small non-clear clutch no larger than 9"x5" is permitted; backpacks are prohibited. All bags are subject to inspection at the gates; bags that don't comply are denied entry. Max size: 12" x 12" x 6" (clear bag) / 9" x 5" (clutch) / 1-gallon (clear zip-seal). Exceptions: Manufactured diaper bags accompanying an infant, and bags needed for medical reasons, are permitted after inspection.

What is the water bottle policy at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. One factory-sealed, unopened plastic water or sports-drink bottle (1 liter or smaller) is allowed per person, and it must not be frozen. Max size: 1 liter or smaller. Max quantity: 1 per person.

What is the outside food policy at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Outside food is allowed if it is an individual portion carried in a clear plastic bag no larger than one gallon. Max size: 1-gallon clear plastic bag.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Kauffman Stadium?

Allowed. Bags needed for medical reasons are permitted after inspection at designated gate stations.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Kauffman Stadium?

Not Allowed. Guests are not allowed to bring alcohol into or out of Kauffman Stadium.

Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Not Allowed. Marijuana or illegal narcotics, including any accessories or paraphernalia associated with them, are prohibited.

Are coolers allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Not Allowed. Hard-sided coolers and other non-clear liquid containers are not permitted; the team's security page separately states "coolers of any kind" are prohibited.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Fold-up strollers must be stored under the guest's seat or checked at any Guest Services office; wagons are not addressed in official team guidance. Wagons are not mentioned anywhere in the Royals' official A-Z Guide or Security page.

Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Kauffman Stadium?

Allowed. A mothers' nursing room is located on the Plaza Level behind home plate, next to First Aid.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Allowed. Transportation wheelchairs are available at all gates, and reserved wheelchair seating with room for one companion is available on every level.

What is the camera policy at Kauffman Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Personal cameras are allowed, but cameras with lenses 12 inches or longer are prohibited. Max size: Lenses under 12 inches.

Are drones allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Not Allowed. Unmanned aerial vehicles, including but not limited to drones, are prohibited.

Are umbrellas allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Small push-button umbrellas are allowed as long as they don't interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the game; large golf umbrellas are not permitted.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Bullhorns, airhorns, cowbells, and other noisemakers deemed unacceptable by staff are prohibited, as are banners or flags with sticks in them.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Blankets can be brought into Kauffman Stadium; official team guidance does not separately address stadium seat cushions or chairs. Only blankets are explicitly addressed in official sources; no stated rule on stadium seat cushions.

What is the weapons policy at Kauffman Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons and fireworks — including all guns and pocket knives — plus toy guns and toy knives are prohibited.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Kauffman Stadium, and is there a designated area?

Conditional. Smoking and vaping are not permitted except in designated areas. Exceptions: Designated smoking/vaping areas.

Are costumes and masks allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Guests are permitted to wear costumes, but the costume may not cover the guest's entire head while entering the stadium.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Kauffman Stadium?

Conditional. Pets/animals are not allowed into the Truman Sports Complex or Kauffman Stadium unless they are service animals.

Does Kauffman Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. There is no re-entry permitted for any event at Kauffman Stadium once a guest has exited through the gates. Exceptions: Guests may exit and re-enter in the event of an emergency, or with a valid excuse approved by Stadium Management.

What else should I know about Kauffman Stadium's policies?

Not Allowed. Also prohibited: wrapped presents/gifts of any kind, aerosol cans (sunscreen, hairspray, mace, etc.), baseball bats, beach balls/other inflatables, and items that could be projectiles or obstruct another fan's view.

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