Royals owner John Sherman gives update on new stadium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — New stadium talks for the Kansas City Royals could be ramping up once again.
Royals owner John Sherman spoke about the possibility of a new stadium on Monday, indicating there was something on the horizon.
“I think this is going to be a very exciting thing for our community. It’s about economic development, it’s about securing a long-term home for the Royals,” Sherman said during the Royals Spring Training practice.
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“We’re working very hard,” Sherman said. “When we’re ready to talk about (it), we’re looking forward to being able to do that.”
Sherman has been adamant about the Royals getting a new stadium before their lease is up in 2031, first proposing the idea of a new ballpark in November of 2022.
Back in April of 2024, Jackson County residents voted no to extend the sales tax that would have helped pay for renovations at Arrowhead Stadium and a new downtown ballpark for the Royals.
Since that vote failed, the Royals have floated other locations where they could move to, most notably Washington Square Park, near Downtown Kansas City. The park sits at the corner of Pershing and Grand and is one block north of Crown Center and a block east of Union Station.
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Other locations throughout the metro that have gained traction are the East Village and across the state line into Johnson County.
It’s an intriguing development to keep an eye on as the Royals approach the upcoming season.
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