Overview
- Sherman said the club is not settled on a site yet but described the decision as close and emphasized that time is not their friend.
- Reporting points to Washington Square Park near Union Station as the leading downtown option, aligning with Sherman’s stated preference for an urban location.
- The team recently dropped a suburban Kansas parcel from consideration, and Clay County officials said they will not continue a bidding competition.
- Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas pledged to secure a fair and transparent stadium deal in 2026 to keep the Royals in the city.
- With the Kauffman Stadium lease ending after 2030 and an estimated $2 billion project cost, missed STAR Bonds and scheduling pressure heighten the urgency to start work soon.