How much does it really cost to go to a Royals game? We break it down
Tickets to sporting events are just the beginning of a night out at the ballpark, pitch or field.
Fans walking around the concourse inside the stadium set their eyes on the foods, drinks, merchandise and other items sold at concession stands — all at a stadium price.
Tens of thousands of fans journeyed to Kauffman Stadium to watch the Kansas City Royals’ 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies from April 22-24, which they won. A rain delay Wednesday, April 23, postponed the game to Thursday, giving those fans who originally bought tickets for the 1:10 p.m. game an extra game for free, according to a press release from the Royals.
A doubleheader Thursday meant some fans had to budget extra for spending at the stadium, which comes at a time when half of U.S. residents are “extremely” or “very” concerned about the possibility of the country’s economy going into a recession and prices rising on items in the next few months, according to a poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The Royals are in the midst of their April 25-27 series against the Houston Astros. The Star looked at prices inside Kauffman Stadium to break down how much attending a game could cost fans.
How much are tickets to Royals games?
Prices to see the Royals start for as low as $17 on the team’s website for games throughout the season. The team also offers discount tickets to students, teachers, military personnel and health care workers.
Teams coming into Kansas City to play the Royals include:
- June 11-13: New York Yankees ($24)
- June 27-29: Los Angeles Dodgers ($25-$36)
- July 7-9: Pittsburgh Pirates ($17-$22)
- July 11-13: New York Mets ($22-$25)
- Aug. 15-17: Chicago White Sox ($22-$24)
- Aug. 29-31: Detroit Tigers ($21-$22)
Jackson County residents also get access to 50% off tickets on these dates during the summer season:
- June 25-26
- July 27
- July 30
- Aug. 11
- Aug. 13
- Aug. 18-21
- Sept. 2-5
- Sept. 17-18
Themed ticket nights, like Star Wars day on Saturday, May 10, Pride night on Thursday, June 12, Mizzou Day on Sunday, July 13, Margaritaville night on Saturday, Aug. 30 or Viva Los Royals on Saturday, Sept. 6, all give fans who buy a special ticket a collectible item in addition to access to the game.
Visitors buy these separately from regular tickets, and prices are a bit higher for these. The lowest ticket price for Viva Los Royals, the theme night honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, is $31, and the cheapest tickets for the other theme nights are between $34 to $39 per person.
How much does parking cost at Kauffman Stadium?
The Truman Sports Complex has ample parking spots, since it hosts Kauffman Stadium for the Royals and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs. Parking passes are purchased separately and cost $21 each game when you buy them online.
What are food and drink prices at Kauffman Stadium?
Just about every type of food is available at Kauffman Stadium for fans to dive right into, but some are exclusive to sections or stands on the concourse.
Most locations will have signature ballpark foods like hot dogs, peanuts and nachos, but here’s what else you can get at Royals games and how much it’ll cost you:
Found at multiple stands on all concourse levels:
- $16.99 personal pizza
- $16.99 cheesy corn brisketacho in a souvenir helmet
- $10.79 specialty hot dogs
- $14.34 cheeseburger with fries
- $15.88 jumbo hot dog with fries
- $5.55 peanuts
- $14.99 24oz beer
- $7.69 bottled water
- $13.99 premium draft beer in souvenir cup
- $20 Pasqwich sandwich
- $7.05 Andy’s pint of ice cream
$9.59 jumbo dog
$6.99 Bavarian pretzel
$14.49 premium canned beer
$7.99 nachos
Chickie Pete’s
- $14.99 Philly cheesesteak (with crab fries: $28.74)
- $12.99 boneless wings
- $13.75 crab fries
Palacana:
- $9.99 souvenir aguas frescas
- $7.99 elote
- $15.99 Mexican hot dog with fries
- $17.89 Tropi burrito
- $6.49 churros
- $10.29 ice cream
- $8.99 popsicles
Dive Bar:
- $17.99 souvenir fastball mixed drink in a fishbowl
- $26.99 souvenir baseball bat
Buffalo State Pizza Co.:
- $23.04 pizza and souvenir soda
- $13.49 cheese or pepperoni slice
Craft & Draft:
$15.99 Back to Blueberry waffle
- $17.89 Mack & Jack
- $18.99 cheese pizza
- $18.99 Sluggerrr Dog
- $19.99 build your own pizza
Bullpen Burger express:
- $8.99 burger
- $16.98 burger with fries
- $20.48 double cheeseburger with fries
- $13.09 souvenir bottomless popcorn
Tender Love & Chicken:
- $11.99 tenders
- $7.99 ranch-dusted fries
- $9.55 souvenir soda
Belfonte ice cream:
- $6.55 ice cream cup
- $7.99 ice cream helmet
- $9.49 milkshake
- $1.25 to add toppings
Grinders:
- $19.99 Philly cheesesteak
- $16.99 Cali BLT
- $4.15 kettle chips
Price Chopper market:
- $8.55 turkey burger
- $8.19 veggie burger
- $13 watermelon salad
Sluggerrr’s Training Table:
- $9.99 lunch box with hot dog or chicken nuggets
QuikTrip Garage:
- $12.99 souvenir garage draft
- $13.49 24oz canned domestic
- $14.99 24oz premium canned
Fans can find value menus in sections 120, 135, 201, 213, 242, 405, 417 and 422, featuring cheaper options of popular stadium foods, including:
- $3 popcorn, pretzel and soda
- $4 hot dog
- $5 beer can
The outfield experience also brings attractions for young Royals fans to enjoy before and during the game, from minigolf and batting cages to a carousel and a small baseball field for them to hit a ball off a tee and run around the bases.
Only the playground is free, while the rest of the activities will cost one token to use, and a token costs $2. But fans can also buy a $10 all-day pass for unlimited access to the outfield games.
How much does Royals merchandise cost?
Each level inside Kauffman Stadium has merchandise stands for fans to buy items showing their support for the Royals. Here’s how much these items cost:
$6.99 Topps baseball cards
$29.99 Pasquatch plush
$29.99 Sluggerr bobblehead
- $34.99 visor
$39.99 tumbler
$39.99-$49.99 baseball hats
$59.99 City-themed t-shirt
$79.99-$105.99 hoodies
$99.99 kids-sized jersey
$129.99 sweatshirt
$135 men’s jersey
$155 women’s jersey
If you’re interested in buying game-used baseballs or autographed jerseys, the Royals Authentics store sells these items:
- $15 game-used fountain water
$20 game-used dirt
- $150 Whit Merrifield autographed helmet
- $150 Lorenzo Cain autographed baseball
- $150-$200 team-issued jerseys
- $500 Salvador Perez autographed jersey
- $500 Bo Jackson autographed jersey
- $500 George Brett autographed bat
- $700 1st base used during the 2024 American League Division Series
