More than 500 reserved parking spaces are available to properly licensed or tagged vehicles for guests with disabilities. Spaces are available in all parking lots except Lot L and Lot N. A limited number of van-accessible spaces are available in each of these lots. Wheelchair ramps are present in all parking lots. The reserved spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests with disabilities, or those persons transporting a guest with a disability, should notify Royals personnel of their desire to park in an accessible space. Those without the proper license tag or permit to park in a reserved space, but have someone who has trouble walking, should be directed to the nearest non-accessible parking space.
Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities
The Kansas City Royals and our staff would like to welcome you to Kauffman Stadium! We take pride in our ballpark being accessible for everyone and ensuring our guests with disabilities have an enjoyable and comfortable experience. We are always looking for ways to improve our ballpark experience and the quality of each guest's visit, so your feedback and suggestions are vital to our success.
Thank you for your continued support! Go Royals!
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Seating/Companion Seating
- Adult Changing Tables
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Ballpark Story
- Captioning
- Concessions
- Dietary Restrictions
- Drop-off/Pick Up Areas
- Electrical Outlets
- Elevators/Escalators
- Emergency Evacuation
- Entry and Carry in Policy
- Fan Texting
- First Aid
- Guest Services
- Noise Reducing Headphones
- Public Transportation
- Quiet Zones
- Restrooms/Family Restrooms
- Sensory Room presented by JE Dunn
- Service Animals
- Stadium Seating Chart
- Suites
- Telephone/TTY
- Ticket Information
- Water Fountains
- Wheelchair Services
- Comments/Suggestions/Questions
Accessible Parking
The guest assistance shuttles will operate for each of the Royals 81 home games, shuttling guests with disabilities or needing physical assistance from the Truman Sports Complex parking lots to the Kauffman Stadium gates. Prior to and during the game, Guest Ambassadors provide shuttle service for guests from the parking lots. Please let your nearest parking attendant know if you are in need of golf cart assistance or guests may call the Game-day Assistance Phone Line (816-504-4040, option #5) once parked. After the event, cart shuttles pick up guests requiring assistance at all Gates (A, B, C, D, and E). All cart shuttles will drop off on the perimeter of the parking lots.
Accessible Seating/Companion Seating
Accessible seating is located on every level of the stadium in these sections:
- Diamond Club: 126-129
- Dugout Box: 119, 124, 125, 130, 136
- Field Box: 111
- Outfield Box: 107, 108, 147, 148, 152
- Sonic Slam Outfield: 103
- Fountain Seats: 201, 202
- Dugout Plaza: 218, 219, 225, 230, 236, 237
- Field Plaza: 210, 211, 212, 243, 244, 245
- Outfield Plaza: 206, 207, 208, 247, 249
- Rivals
- Craft and Draft
- Loge Infield: 311, 312
- Loge Outfield: 321
- View Box: 420
- View Reserved: 411, 413, 427, 428, 429
Adult Changing Tables
Adult Changing Tables can be found on the 3rd base dugout concourse 218 family restroom, in the outfield between the 101-252 family restroom, and on the loge level 1st base side in section 320. Contact Guest Services for more information.
Assistive Listening Devices
Radios are available for checkout in Plaza Guest Services.
Ballpark Story
To help prepare for the experience of coming to a game at Kauffman Stadium, feel free to download our Ballpark Story. This is intended to help familiarize you or your guests on what to expect coming to a game. Ballpark Stories are also available in Guest Services on gamedays.
Captioning
Captioning is available on a screen above section 104 on the Hall of Fame LED board. Sections 101/201 through 108/208 have low to zero visibility.
Concessions
All concession stands are accessible and guests are encouraged to speak with the nearest Royals associate for additional assistance.
Dietary Restrictions
Guests who require special dietary food should contact guest services at [email protected] or 816-504-4201 prior to their arrival. Gluten-free offerings are available at the Price Chopper Marketplace behind Section 203 and available upon request at other concession stands.
Drop-off/Pick Up Areas
Fans with disabilities may be dropped off at two accessible entries into the stadium-Gates B and D. Guest Ambassadors may meet guests with disabilities at one of these areas to assist them to their seats should they request assistance. Guests who wish to use this service should tell all traffic personnel that they would like to drop off a guest with a disability at one of the above-listed areas. After dropping off the person, the driver should then park the vehicle as directed.
Electrical Outlets
Outlets are available at sections 311, 312, and 321. Guests in other areas of the ballpark can contact guest services at [email protected] or 816-504-4201 for further assistance.
Elevators/Escalators
Elevators: Located on both 1st and 3rd base side across from the Gate B and D spirals, and in the Diamond Club lobby. Guests needing access to the 100 level seating area can use the elevators in the Royals Hall of Fame lobby in Left Field or the Diamond Club.
Escalators: Located on both 1st and 3rd base side across from the Gate B and D spirals, and one behind home plate.
Emergency Evacuation
Guests who have been assisted to their seats via wheelchair by Guest Ambassadors will be picked up via wheelchair as soon as possible. Ushers will also seek guests with disabilities to assist in emergency situations.
Entry and Carry in Policy
All entrances and exits are accessible throughout the stadium. Bags of any size are prohibited inside Kauffman Stadium. Bags with medical needs or diaper bags (with an accompanying baby/toddler) are allowed.
The following items are prohibited from Kauffman Stadium:
- Bags/purses
- Mult-compartment bags such as backpacks, laptops, and duffle bags
- Any drinks beside water or sports drinks (one sealed/unopened 1 liter bottle per person)
- Weapons/fireworks (including all guns and pocket knives)
- Items that could be projectiles
- Cameras with 12" or more lenses
- Banners or flags with sticks in them
- Noisemaking devices such as cow bells, bullhorns, etc.
- Lasers or laser pens
- Brooms in excess of 4 feet in height
- Hard-sided coolers of any kind
- Anything that can obstruct a guest's view
- Wrapped presents and/or gifts of any kind
- Pets or animals not documented as service dogs
- Bags will be checked by security upon entry. Security may ask fan to empty pockets and remove hats.
Metal Detection: Per MLB Security Standards, all guests will be asked to comply with metal detection screening in order to gain entrance into Kauffman Stadium. Guests who do not comply with metal detection screening will be given the alternative of a physical pat down by a security representative. Please note that metal detection screening policy is in the best interest of our guest's safety.
Fan Texting
Guests are encouraged to utilize our text assistance program during games by texting "ASSIST" with Location and Issue to 42682. Text STOP to cancel or HELP for info. Message and data rates may apply. Also, guests can tweet at our Guest Services Twitter handle @RoyalsAssist or request assistance through the MLB Ballpark app.
First Aid
The main First Aid office is located on Plaza Level behind the Diamond Club Lobby. The secondary First Aid office is located on View Level behind section 420. All First Aid services are provided by the University of Kansas Hospital.
Guest Services
Our Guest Ambassadors assist guests with special needs and disabilities to ensure a comfortable experience on game days. Prior to and during the game, Guest Ambassadors provide shuttle service for guests from the parking lots to the stadium gates. Guests may call the Game Day Assistance Phone Line (816-504-4040, option #5) once parked or let the closest parking lot attendant know they are in need of a shuttle. Guest Ambassadors also provide wheelchair service inside each gate to assist guests to their seats. After the event, golf cart shuttles pick up guests requiring assistance from all Gates (A, B, C, D, and E) to the parking lots. All cart shuttles drop off on the perimeter of the parking lots after the game. For more information or assistance, guests can contact the Guest Experience Department at [email protected] or 816-504-4204. Guests may also visit Guest Services on Plaza Level or View Level behind home plate for any other assistance.
Noise Reducing Headphones
Noise Reducing Headphones will be available for checkout at both of our Guest Services locations across from the Diamond Club Entrance on Plaza Level and across from Section 421 on View Level. Noise Reducing Headphones will be properly cleaned and sanitized after each use and not checked back out for 48 hours.
Public Transportation
Cabs and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) pick up in the middle of Parking Lot A after each game. Guests can visit Guest Services if needing a telephone to call a cab.
Quiet Zones
Quiet Zones can be found throughout Kauffman Stadium. Refer to the map, or contact Guest Services for more information.
Restrooms/Family Restrooms
Restrooms are located conveniently at all levels of the ballpark. Family restrooms are located at section 115, 140, 201, 210, 218, 237, 245, 252, 305, 320. For guests needing an adult size changing location, beds in First Aid on both Plaza Level and View Level are available.
Service Animals
Guests with disabilities or with valid reasons approved by Royals guest services management are permitted to bring service animals into the Truman Sports Complex and Kauffman Stadium. Please note that no pets/animals are allowed into the Truman Sports Complex or inside Kauffman Stadium unless they are service animals. The service animals relief area is located in the grassy areas by Gates A and E. Guests are encouraged to clean up after their service animals.
Sensory Rooms presented by JE Dunn
Royals Charities Sensory Room presented by JE Dunn are located inside each dugout concourse along the first and third base side closest to the elevator. Each Royals themed room is enclosed, furnished, and features several sensory friendly features like puzzles, fidget items, bean bags, textured walls, activity panels, and wall art. Kulturecity-trained attendants will be stationed in the rooms and always ready to assist. Each room can accommodate a few families at a time. Please contact Royals Guest Services ahead of the game if you are interested in using the sensory rooms.
Suites
All suites are accessible and have a removable seat for wheelchair access. Triple Crown and Dugout Suites have private restrooms.
Telephone/TTY
Kauffman Stadium does not have pay phones, but guests needing to place calls may visit Guest Services on Plaza or View Level.
Ticket Information
Arrangements for wheelchair seating areas may be made in advance by calling the Royals at 1-800-6-ROYALS (676-9257) and are subject to ticket availability. These seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Water Fountains
All water fountains are fully accessible. Sections 203, 210, 221, 234 (close to elevator), 244, 252, 409, 419, 420, 421, 431.
Wheelchair Services
Guest Ambassadors are available at each gate to provide wheelchair escorts to and from seats. Wheelchairs must be returned once the guest has reached his or her seat so they are available to assist other guests. Outlets are available at sections 311, 312, and 321. Wheelchairs are unable to be rented.
Wheelchairs at Kauffman Stadium can be folded up, but if you have a personal non-foldable wheelchair, we have an accessible golf cart with a lift. Contact Guest Services for more information.
Comments/Suggestions/Questions
The Kansas City Royals take pride in continually improving stadium accessibility. It is our goal to make sure everyone is able to enjoy Royals baseball in a safe and comfortable environment. Please feel free to email [email protected] or call (816) 504-4040 Option #5 with any comments or suggestions on how we can improve your experience.