KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday its plans to welcome fans back to Kauffman Stadium for the 2021 season. After more than 18 months of sitting empty, Kauffman Stadium will welcome approximately 10,000 spectators per contest beginning with Opening Day on April 1st.
The Royals announced via social media their plans to welcome fans in "pod style" seating to allow for social distancing measures. Kansas City also announced the goal to expand fan capacity monthly, throughout the season, if safety allows.
Chairman and CEO of the Royals John Sherman stated his enthusiasm for the opportunity to allow fans. “I can’t wait to welcome our fans back to Kauffman Stadium for Opening Day,” he said. “I am grateful for all of the support our fans and partners extended to us during these remarkable times. Our ownership group is excited about this 2021 Royals team. We look forward to a great summer watching the Royals compete on behalf of this great community.”
Royals officials have been working closely with the Jackson County Sports Authority and Kansas City health officials to see that the fans welcomed into the park will be able to enjoy games safely.
Per Nick Kappel of the Royal Rundown, "season ticket members will have priority access beginning the week of March 8th to select their seats for the 13 scheduled home games in April. While season ticket members will have the priority access, the general public will have the option to purchase single-game tickets on March 24th."
Kansas City will open their 2021 campaign against the Texas Rangers on April 1st at 3:10 p.m.