Kauffman Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Kansas City, MO · Kansas City Royals / MLB
Home of the Kansas City Royals. Also known as Royals stadium, The K, Royals Stadium.
Upcoming game
- Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins — Thu, Mar 25
Live from ESPN — schedule can change (postponements, TV moves).
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.
Exceptions: Manufactured diaper bags accompanying an infant, and bags needed for medical reasons, are permitted after inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com) ↗The Royals' own parking pages weren't fetchable at the URLs tried — secondary sources put General parking at $21 in advance / $30 at the gate, Reserved at $36 advance / $45 gate, and Oversized Vehicle at $41 advance / $50 gate.
Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch — re-verify against the official site (royals.com/parking) when it becomes fetchable.
One factory-sealed, unopened plastic water or sports-drink bottle (1 liter or smaller) is allowed per person, and it must not be frozen.
Outside food is allowed if it is an individual portion carried in a clear plastic bag no larger than one gallon.
Guests are not allowed to bring alcohol into or out of Kauffman Stadium.
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (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.
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com) ↗Bags needed for medical reasons are permitted after inspection at designated gate stations.
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com) ↗A mothers' nursing room is located on the Plaza Level behind home plate, next to First Aid.
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.
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.
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (MLB.com) ↗Personal cameras are allowed, but cameras with lenses 12 inches or longer are prohibited.
Unmanned aerial vehicles, including but not limited to drones, are prohibited.
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com) ↗Bullhorns, airhorns, cowbells, and other noisemakers deemed unacceptable by staff are prohibited, as are banners or flags with sticks in them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Kansas City Royals Official Ballpark A-Z Guide (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.
Source: Kauffman Stadium Security — Prohibited Items (MLB.com) ↗Only 22 item types have been independently verified for Kauffman Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Kauffman Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, 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 are the parking options and cost at Kauffman Stadium?
Conditional. The Royals' own parking pages weren't fetchable at the URLs tried — secondary sources put General parking at $21 in advance / $30 at the gate, Reserved at $36 advance / $45 gate, and Oversized Vehicle at $41 advance / $50 gate. Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch — re-verify against the official site (royals.com/parking) when it becomes fetchable. Fee: $21-30 General / $36-45 Reserved / $41-50 Oversized, advance vs. gate (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially).
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.
Is Royals stadium the same place as Kauffman Stadium?
Yes — Royals stadium is a former or alternate name for Kauffman Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is The K the same place as Kauffman Stadium?
Yes — The K is a former or alternate name for Kauffman Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Royals Stadium the same place as Kauffman Stadium?
Yes — Royals Stadium is a former or alternate name for Kauffman Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.