Missouri bill could pave way for Royals stadium in Clay County

Yahoo

01-04-2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri senators introduced a bill that could pave the way for a Royals baseball stadium in Clay County.
Lawmakers said the bill is an attempt to make sure the team stays in Missouri.
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The bill was introduced during a hearing on Monday. Senate Bill 710 would give Clay County the authority to establish a county sports complex authority.
It would follow the same model as the Sports Authority in Jackson County, which owns the Truman Sports Complex — where the Chiefs and the Royals are currently located.
The sponsors of the bill said the purpose of the proposal is to provide another location for a possible new stadium for the Royals or a new training facility for the Chiefs.
Officials from Clay County testified during the hearing that their top priority is to provide the solution to keep both teams in Missouri.
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The Royals announced in November 2022 that they intended to leave Kauffman Stadium, allowing the Chiefs to remain, demolish Kauffman Stadium, and turn the property into an entertainment center.
Missouri senators reconvene at 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
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