Royals encourage fans to arrive early on opening day for AL championship ring, pennant ceremonies

The Royals have announced a schedule of special events before their opening day game, which is against the Chicago White Sox at 3:10 p.m. Monday in Kauffman Stadium.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to the ballpark. Parking lots open at 9 a.m., gates open at 1 p.m. and pregame ceremonies begin shortly after 2 p.m.:

▪ 2:29 p.m.: American League championship rings presented

▪ 2:39 p.m.: 2014 AL pennant raised

▪ 2:43 p.m.: Royals Alumni introduced

▪ 2:48 p.m.: Chicago White Sox introduced

▪ 2:51 p.m.: Royals introduced

▪ 3:03 p.m.: National anthem performed by the Kansas City Symphony

▪ 3:10 p.m.: First pitch

The game will be televised on Fox Sports Kansas City and broadcast on KCSP (610 AM).

This story was originally published April 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM with the headline "Royals encourage fans to arrive early on opening day for AL championship ring, pennant ceremonies."