Kauffman Stadium REVIEW Kansas City Royals

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Of course the exact time this went live (11/15/22 at 5pm CT) was the exact time news broke of a new plan to move the Royals out of Kauffman Stadium to a new downtown ballpark. Oops.

[@nicholovestadiums6443]

Wow 😂

[@seankwasny6767]

Perfect timing 🙃

[@ryanstellato5514]

Was legit about to mention the fact they announced a new stadium for downtown 😅

[@SACSportsAdventures]

@@ryanstellato5514 All the articles online are literally time stamped the exact same time as the video upload. Hahaha!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

@@seankwasny6767 it’ll be a historic relic. Maybe the first Stadium I’ve reviewed that’ll be torn down.

[@boogitybear2283]

The Royals wanting a new stadium is ridiculous!! The K is so iconic! I love attending games there!!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Agreed! It’s a great venue and the only thing I don’t like is proximity to downtown.

[@boogitybear2283]

@@SACSportsAdventuresthat’s what cars are for! When you build ballparks downtown, it conflicts with other traffic. I don’t see the point in wasting money like America loves doing.

[@jmoneymaker96]

@@SACSportsAdventuresdowntown ballparks suck, there is little room to park or tailgate. Kauffman allows plenty of space for tailgating and the traffic flow in and out of games isn’t bad at all. That will completely change if we build downtown.

[@boogitybear2283]

@@jmoneymaker96FANS NEED TO BE HEARD! Tell Patrick Mahomes(part owner) WE DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE THE K!

[@quinnfitzgerald1242]

The concrete is corrosive and will give us cancer if we stay at the K. Staying is not an option tho I wish it was

[@notthatguypal14]

Hey man in from KC. Thank you for this video! It was wonderful. I appreciate your time for doing this

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks so much! I loved getting to visit and it’s a great ballpark. Hoping to review Sporting KC’s stadium someday as well.

[@mrclean30]

@@SACSportsAdventuresWhen you come back you should go to a KC Mavericks game

[@peacehopelovecharity]

The reason for the crescent shaped upper deck is that every seat inside the foul poles has a direct sightline to 2nd base. It was a really well thought out stadium when constructed. Also, the original bullpens were perpendicular to the field with a row of seats up front for the players to watch next to the GA seats. During hot summer afternoon games, Closer Jeff Montgomery would spray the GA fans with the bullpen garden hose. Thanks for a great video.

[@chancecooper9246]

My son and I are going to watch KC vs Oakland A's on May 5, 2023. We're excited about it! Had to get the tour before going, so I visited your channel lol

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Haha! Thanks so much. Hope you learned something good before going. Have a great time!

[@WoodenFilms]

How was it?

[@chancecooper9246]

@@WoodenFilms It was good!!! The food was terrible...We went to order a hot dog and on the menu it had pics of a hotdog, fries and coke. You would think its a meal...Well, you end up having to pay for all three separately. Then, you have to go to another station to get condiments lol. Other than that everything was great!

[@WoodenFilms]

@@chancecooper9246 Good to know!

[@westregent66]

Looks like a great stadium. Thanks for the review and keep up the great work 👍

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks! I appreciate that. Lots in the queue coming up and a lot of other exciting things in the works too including some giveaways!

[@robertbrackins1308]

Thanks!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks so much for your support! Glad you enjoyed!

[@seankwasny6767]

As a Cleveland fan I've never liked the Royals, but I gotta say I'm impressed by that stadium. The shape of the upper seating is pretty cool and I'm always partial to open layouts like they have in the outfield. Also, I had no idea that KC is associated with waterfalls, the fountains make a ton more sense now lol

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Right? I didn’t know about the waterfalls either until digging into it some more. Super cool nod. I love the sleek open layout of the ballpark and the curve to the upper deck!

[@nicholovestadiums6443]

Where would there be waterfalls?

[@jg769]

It’s a great stadium but the location is probably the worst in all of MLB. There’s absolutely no place to get food or drinks before or after games because it’s out in the middle of nowhere. It would have been better if it was built in downtown KC. One of the great things about seeing a game in Cleveland is grabbing a bite at a bar&grill surrounded by baseball fans all fired up for the game and then walking over to the ballpark.

[@davidburhenn923]

Kansas City has been called the City of Fountains for some time now. There are some 200+ fountains scattered throughout the city.

[@jameserickson5372]

With the apparent plans to build a downtown park, I gotta make sure that I go in the next few years. Kauffman definitely seems to have some life left, however. Good video!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Still has lots of life left in it but I understand why they’re wanting a downtown ballpark. Totally worth the visit!

[@boogitybear2283]

@@SACSportsAdventuresthat makes zero sense. Atlanta had a ballpark downtown and wound up moving to the Suburbs. There should be a Salary Cap in MLB like the other leagues.

[@ilovecoffee6318]

Great video. I am a big Royals fan and love that stadium. The waterfalls give it a feel that no other stadium has. It's a shame the Royals want to move.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks! It's going to be weird if they move.

[@HistoriaOrbis74]

I'm not being biased because it's my hometown stadium but if you get a chance to watch a game here, please do because it's a really fun experience!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Yes!! So upset it’s being torn down.

[@andresaguirre2992]

Visiting Kaufmann next month. This video was super helpful and informative, thank you kindly!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Hope you enjoy the ballpark!

[@andresaguirre2992]

@@SACSportsAdventures Thanks! I had a great time.

[@Unterrifieddragoncat]

I LOVE THE K!!!!!! 👑

[@SACSportsAdventures]

For sure! Going to be sad sating goodbye to it.

[@sebrothering1274]

Gotta get yourself to St. Louis my friend. I have a feeling you’ll love Busch. Like you, I have a passion seeing other ball parks. I’ve visited American Family (Miller), Wrigley, Target Field and obviously Busch. I’m planning on getting to Guaranteed Rate in Chicago this coming year when the Cards visit.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

That’s awesome! Guaranteed Rate is totally under appreciated. I really loved it when I visited and have a video from that visit as well (if you haven’t seen it yet). Busch is high up on my list of places I want to visit and I’m hoping to get up to Target Field this coming summer!

[@sebrothering1274]

@@SACSportsAdventures I did see it! Loved the video and I plan on doing the things you did as well (thank you I would have never known) and yeah target is amazing, very underrated I think you’ll love it. I really want to visit yours in Cleveland as well. I’ve always liked how Progressive looks.

[@dreamcage1801]

Aint nuttin wrong with the Kauffman stadium. Still looks ironic till this day. Billionaires are being very greedy.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

True.

[@robertshaffer3808]

The tunnel you referenced is actually for grounds crew and field access. There is a surface lot between the two stadiums that the Royals players use. Also there is an underground parking area between the stadiums that the players use with tunnels that run to both stadiums. As for the "bacon" concession it's actually chocolate covered strawberries and bananas.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks for the info, my dude!

[@roberteichelbrenner4717]

Good video. Looks like a great venue despite its age. I'd definitely like to check it out before they move out.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Totally worth the visit before they move!

[@BrianUnderwood-q5u]

Went to three games in 78. Beautiful ballpark

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Still standing the test of time!

[@CurtisUsher128]

6:11 me too and I still do it I’m 23 in 2024

[@hayleerue]

I heard you say “first and third respective bull pins” you’re meaning the away team is on the third base side ? My wife and I are going to a game in Kansas City when the braves are there and she’s a braves fan so we’re trying to be above their bullpen lol love the video!!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

The visitors bullpen is in the left field corner and visiting dugout is on the third base side. Hope you enjoy the stadium! It’s a really cool place and they’re planning on building a new downtown ballpark soon. Best to visit now while it’s still here.

[@hayleerue]

@@SACSportsAdventures sweet thank you!! We’re going next month and then again in September to see the Yankees(im a Yankees fan) so it’ll be perfect timing!! Thank you so much for the video!!

[@harmieporter2058]

I am from Detroit. I want to check out Kauffman Stadium.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

It’s totally worth the visit before it gets replaced in the next few years. Super cool ballpark.

[@benplayzgames4368]

Hey sac love the video I have a recommendation since Chicago not to far can you do the Chicago wolves stadium arena which I think is the Allstate arena

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Yes! That is on my list for this winter! That is now my most requested video (after I did the Camp Randall one). I have a plan to go and a friend that wants to come but haven’t a nailed down a date yet. Considering going to one vs. Milwaukee but feel like I won’t be able to really soak in the authentic atmosphere if I’m cheering for the visiting team.

[@benplayzgames4368]

@@SACSportsAdventures it fine my dude I went to a wolves vs admirals game in Chicago cheering for Milwaukee my hometown they were pretty nice actually

[@SACSportsAdventures]

@@benplayzgames4368 maybe I’ll do that then! If you go to a lot of Admirals games, come say hi. I have half season tickets in section 230 row 2 on the wedge by the blimp.

[@benplayzgames4368]

@@SACSportsAdventures alright can I get a pic with you also what your Instagram I follow you

[@SACSportsAdventures]

@@benplayzgames4368 of course! I have the sacsportsadventures account on Instagram that I’ve been posting some updates on.

[@DEVILSHOLIC]

how do you get the google maps satellite go 360 on it's own like 1:02?

[@SACSportsAdventures]

So I’m on google earth and if you are in 3D mode, hold shift and press the arrow key to rotate.

[@DEVILSHOLIC]

@@SACSportsAdventures thank you!

[@bobbyg433]

Cool video man. I enjoyed it

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[@sb018_yt]

Visting the K saturday, thx for the review

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@sb018_yt]

@@SACSportsAdventures I did enjoy it :) The royals shouldn't leave the k imo

[@brianhurt3271]

My favorite place on earth, Kauffman Stadium.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

It’s a fantastic ballpark!

[@RyanisRude]

Seems like a nice stadium. Can’t believe they want to replace it.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

I know. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it’s far away from downtown and they make you pay for parking there rather than take public transit.

[@coleman1369]

Those are chocolate covered strawberries on the sticks!

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Ah! That makes sense.

[@willbeezley4535]

Bud said bacon😂

[@YT-KRXZY.0]

The reason they chant Evan when there losing is bc they don’t care they when or not they want to have a good time ❤

[@bb-gc2tx]

perfect example of why all these teams dont need brand new stadiums

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Extremely well put! The K gets the job done and is a nice stadium.

[@mcflycowboy4088]

The K is a ballpark on steroids.....IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND ANAZING! You could spend the whole game navigating all the fun things to do and enjoy.

[@nicholovestadiums6443]

When was this recorded?

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Back on May 20, 2022. It’s been sitting in the queue for a while

[@nicholovestadiums6443]

Have you thought of doing any MLS stadiums?

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Yes! I have one already filmed and visited that I still need to edit the video for.

[@notthatguypal14]

The best MLS stadiums is KC and Portland

[@johnmarshall4399]

Soccer come on

[@adanalyst6925]

I hope they replace it with a stadium that keeps a lot of the same design elements,instead of looking like every other stadium built in the last 20 years

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Same! Everything really is starting to look similar. It would be nice to keep the futuristic design instead of the neo-classical what is so popular.

[@JamesIsShort]

Get it right. In Wisconsin, it's behgs.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

Hahahaha! So true.

[@BlizzardDaPup777]

I'll boycott any stadium they put downtown

[@SACSportsAdventures]

I don’t blame you.

[@TheRoger0103]

Visit Arena Corinthians

[@SACSportsAdventures]

That would be amazing. I’m trying to get to more soccer stadiums. I have 1 reviewed and 1 in the queue to edit that I’ve already gone to and filmed. The atmosphere snd energy there must be electric!

[@robomacman]

Whataburger?? Really? Did Patrick Mahomes have anything to do with that?

[@marblox9300]

I would never waste my time going to KC.

[@unklesalty3732]

I remember how the stadium looked before the modern renovations … man that place was ugly. What made it worse was that they had astroturf in a baseball-only park which never made sense. Glad to see they eventually put seats in the outfield.

[@SACSportsAdventures]

That is so true! There are some old photos out there that make the outfield looks horrible. The renovations did a great job modernizing the ballpark.

[@ibrown3KC]

@Unkle Salty- The astroturf was long gone by the the time they did the 2007-2009 renovations. From around 1993 when they got rid of the astro turf until 2007 when they did the modern renovations it was just as beautiful as it is now. You must not be very familiar with the stadium.

[@unklesalty3732]

@@ibrown3KC I am familiar with it since the mid 80s. No doubt that stadium looks great now but back in the 80s when I started watching baseball I always thought the then-Royals Stadium just looked so depressing ... and TOO green.

[@ibrown3KC]

@@unklesalty3732 Well yes, in the 80s it was kinda crappy looking with, as you mentioned, the artificial turf. What I was saying was that, when they got rid of the artificial turf in 1993, or so, brought the walls in to 375 in the power alleys and 400 in center, and had fountains all around, and added the jumbotron in left center and had the truck you could bit sitting on that hill in left, I think it looked every bit as great as it does now. And yhat was from around 93-94 until the newer renovations of 2007-2009.

[@slimphotog]

They had turf to increase the likelihood there would be a game in case of bad weather. Their fans drove long distances to the game and they needed to make sure there was a quick drying surface. At least that was the explanation back then.