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See how these furry Royals fans enjoyed taking in a game during Bark at the Park night

The Kansas City Royals’ season is barely a week old and it’s already gone to the dogs.

No, the team isn’t in the cellar in the division standings already. The boys in blue are actually tied for the lead.

Maybe we should say the dogs have gone to the game.

If you were at Friday night’s game between the Royals and the Baltimore Orioles you may have noticed some of the fans were a little furrier than usual. It was Bark at the Park night at Kauffman Stadium, a team promotion that invites fans to bring their pooches to the game.

A dog named Athena sports a Royals hat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Athena sports a Royals hat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com

Many of the dogs, being the Royals fans they are, showed up wearing team apparel just like their human companions.

It was the first of three Bark at the Park promotions planned for the season. The remainder of the dog-friendly games will be on May 6 and Sept. 16.

The Royals delivered a performance that gave plenty of fans reason to wag their tails. Royals 8, Orioles 2.

Here are photos from Bark at the Park.

A dog named Rouge sits in-between her owners Deven Corella and Sara Corella during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Rouge sits in-between her owners Deven Corella and Sara Corella during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
John Merilatt sits with his dogs, Panda and Royal, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
John Merilatt sits with his dogs, Panda and Royal, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
David Anderson walks down the steps with his dogs, Kimora Lee Simmons and Louie Vitton, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
David Anderson walks down the steps with his dogs, Kimora Lee Simmons and Louie Vitton, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Slugger licks its nose while its owners, Brittany and Austin Cook, eat food during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Slugger licks its nose while its owners, Brittany and Austin Cook, eat food during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A small dog is seen sitting in the middle seat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A small dog is seen sitting in the middle seat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Louie Vitton is seen with blue glitter nails during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Louie Vitton is seen with blue glitter nails during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Kimora Lee Simmons sports pink hair and bows during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Kimora Lee Simmons sports pink hair and bows during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog is seen sleeping during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog is seen sleeping during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Andrew sports a red raincoat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Andrew sports a red raincoat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Pet owners lift their dogs in the air during the Simba Cam in the fourth inning of Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Pet owners lift their dogs in the air during the Simba Cam in the fourth inning of Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Steven Baker and his dog, Cheeseburger, pose for a portrait during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Steven Baker and his dog, Cheeseburger, pose for a portrait during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
JB Bremser gets tangled in the leashes of his dogs, Amos Otis and Lorenzo Cane, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
JB Bremser gets tangled in the leashes of his dogs, Amos Otis and Lorenzo Cane, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Nacho wears a straw, Kansas City Royals-themed hat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Nacho wears a straw, Kansas City Royals-themed hat during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Nancy Rosen and Brant Rosen smile as they stand with their dog, Castiel, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Nancy Rosen and Brant Rosen smile as they stand with their dog, Castiel, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
John Merilatt walks with his dogs, Panda and Royal, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
John Merilatt walks with his dogs, Panda and Royal, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Frank sports a bandana that says “I’m just here for the hot dogs” during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Frank sports a bandana that says “I’m just here for the hot dogs” during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Mary Harjo and her dog, Peabody, get a caricature drawing done by artist Valerie Wolf during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Mary Harjo and her dog, Peabody, get a caricature drawing done by artist Valerie Wolf during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A dog named Glenna jumps out of a kiddie pool during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
A dog named Glenna jumps out of a kiddie pool during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Logan Blace holds up his dog, Dulce, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
Logan Blace holds up his dog, Dulce, during Bark at the Park at an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
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