Ready to cheer on the Royals this season? How to get tickets, what’s allowed at The K
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Kansas City Royals Opening Day 2023
The Royals kick off their 2023 season against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, with a new GM and manager.
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It’s a new day for the Royals as the team starts the season under new management.
The Royals, who had a 65-97 record last year, will open their first season with Matt Quatraro as manager. He replaced Mike Matheny in the offseason.
This will also be their first season with J.J. Picollo as general manager. He took over for Dayton Moore, who was fired in September.
If you’re heading to Kauffman Stadium to watch Zack Greinke, Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and the rest of the boys in Royal blue, here’s what you need to know.
WHERE TO PARK
The Royals charge $20 for general parking, $30 for premium spots and $40 for oversized vehicles for each game at the Truman Sports Complex. Depending on the attendance, you may be able to park right outside Kauffman Stadium or on the opposite side of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Buy your parking passes here. Your pass will need to be purchased before arriving to the tollgates.
HOW TO GET TICKETS
Single-game tickets are available through the Royals’ official website or the MLB Ballpark app. You can find the schedule for the regular season here. Games highlighted in blue are home games.
There are special deals for ticket prices, such as the team’s Price Chop Mondays promotion, where prices will be as low as $10.
Kauffman Stadium no longer accepts or offers physical tickets to reduce the risk of ticket fraud. If you do want a physical ticket as a souvenir, the team gives you the option to buy one after the game here or on the Ballpark app.
Ticket prices will vary depending on the day, who the Royals are playing and what the team’s record is. For instance, tickets start at $28 for a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 16, while tickets are as low as $10 for the team’s April 3 game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
WHAT’S THE BAG POLICY?
Each fan is allowed to carry one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag. The bag can’t be any larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches. Backpacks are not allowed.
Fans can also carry a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search. The clutch bag doesn’t have to be clear.
Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags that are with infants and toddlers.
FOOD AND DRINKS
You aren’t allowed to bring hard-sided coolers, alcohol or non-clear liquid containers — including reusable water bottles — inside Kauffman Stadium. You can bring food that resembles individual portions in a clear, plastic bag that’s no larger than one gallon. You can also bring in unopened plastic water bottles that are one liter or smaller.
Soft-sided single juice, milk containers or ADA-required liquids may be allowed in as well. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, are also allowed as long as they are unopened and less than a liter.
WHAT ELSE ISN’T ALLOWED?
The following items are prohibited inside Kauffman Stadium at all times:
Aerosol cans
Banners or flags with sticks in them
Baseball bats
Beach balls and other inflatable items
Bullhorns and other noisemakers that are deemed unacceptable by Kauffman Stadium staff, like cowbells
Brooms that are taller than four feet
Cameras with lenses that are larger than 12 inches
Items that could be projectiles, such as toys
Lasers and laser pens
Pets or other animals that aren’t there for service purposes
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Weapons and fireworks—this includes all guns and knives
Wrapped presents
Stadium staff will ask you to put these items back in your car or throw them away. Restrictions can change at any time.
This story was originally published March 25, 2023, 11:15 AM.
