Project Overview
Mortenson | McCownGordon is delivering the Kansas City Royals’ new open-air ballpark at Crown Center. The approximately 1.25-million-square-foot venue will feature 34,000 fixed seats and anchor an 85-acre mixed-use district, connecting Major League Baseball with downtown Kansas City and creating a new destination for fans and the community.
Key Takeaways:
- A New Home for Royals Baseball: Approximately 34,000 fixed seats in a new open-air MLB ballpark at Crown Center.
- Connected Downtown Destination: A 1.25-million-square-foot venue anchoring an 85-acre mixed-use district.
- Community-Focused Impact: A commitment to creating opportunities for local businesses, trade partners and workers.
- Estimated Completion Date
December 2029
- Delivery Method
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Construction Manager at Risk
- Additional Project Facts
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MLB Ballpark
New Build
Open-Air Venue
Approximately 1.25 Million Square Feet
Approximately 34,000 Fixed Seats
Anchor of an 85-Acre Mixed-Use District
The Kansas City Royals’ new ballpark will bring Major League Baseball to Crown Center, anchoring a downtown destination that connects the game with the surrounding community. Planned as the centerpiece of an 85-acre mixed-use district, the open-air venue represents a long-term investment in Royals baseball and the future of Kansas City. Mortenson is partnering with McCownGordon for the new ballpark.
At approximately 1.25 million square feet, the ballpark will feature approximately 34,000 fixed seats and multiple premium experience levels. Its compact urban footprint will connect seamlessly with the surrounding district, placing the fan experience within the context of downtown Kansas City. The combination of an open-air setting, a range of premium experiences and an integrated location will shape a venue designed around both baseball and its hometown.
Expected to be ready for Opening Day 2030, the ballpark will anchor a larger redevelopment envisioned as a catalyst for investment, jobs and community connection. By integrating baseball with the surrounding mixed-use district, the project will create an entertainment destination with a role in Kansas City that reaches well beyond game day.
