The Royals selected Legends Global to represent the team through planning and construction of a proposed downtown Kansas City ballpark. The firm will advocate for the Royals on budget, schedule, quality and risk as the ballpark takes shape within a large mixed-use development.

By the Numbers
  • About 34,000 seats planned for the open-air ballpark.
  • $3 billion, 85-acre mixed-use development planned with Hallmark Cards.
  • $600 million in city support approved through a tax increment financing plan and bonds.
  • Groundbreaking is targeted for 2027.
Yes, But

The project promises major investment and activity, but its scale is unprecedented for a sports-anchored downtown development. The city’s $600 million commitment is part of a project described as majority privately funded.

State of Play
  • Legends Global will serve as the Royals’ advocate from design through project closeout.
  • The city has approved a financing plan and bonds supporting its contribution.
  • Legends Global has represented other major venue projects, including Highmark Stadium and the Rogers Centre renovation.
What's Next

Planning and design work will continue, with groundbreaking targeted for 2027. Legends Global will coordinate with the project’s builders, architects and design partners while protecting the Royals’ interests.

Bottom Line

The Royals have brought in an experienced venue-development firm to help manage execution of a high-stakes downtown project—but the ambitious timeline and scale still need to be delivered.