The Royals Stadium saga in Kansas City has received a surprise new update.
After Jackson County voters rejected a Royals stadium proposal, all indicators pointed to the team moving to North Kansas City or Kansas. Kansas politicians had devised a bold strategy to entice the Chiefs and Royals away from Missouri and toward the Sunflower State.
According to the most recent reports, the relocation is far from certain. According to Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, the Royals are still in conversations about staying in the city, and the “vision of downtown baseball” remains.
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This represents a significant departure from earlier reports. The most stunning aspect of it all is the new site that has arisen as an option.
Washington Square Park, located immediately north of Crown Center and east of Union Station, was never mentioned as a viable site during the first discussions. According to The Star, the Royals are examining the site’s potential but have not revealed their decision.
Mayor Quinton Lucas will face significant challenges as well. Despite the public vote’s failure, he is attempting to maintain the team downtown without resorting to another vote. It is unclear whether he will succeed in this politically dangerous undertaking.
The Chiefs and Royals have leases at the Truman Sports Complex until January 2031, but where they will play after that remains one of the major mysteries for fans.
