Kauffman Stadium seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
Kauffman Stadium has 151 seating sections and holds 38,053 fans. The Field Level, Sections 101 to 152, runs from the left field corner round home plate to right field. The 200 level sits behind it on the same slope (Loge, Sections 206 to 246) and continues into the outfield. Above that, the Club Level (301 to 325) is fully under the deck, and the View Level (401 to 439) is the top deck. Home plate faces north-east, toward the Crown Vision scoreboard and the fountains.
| Capacity | 38,053 |
|---|---|
| Sections | 151: Field Level 101 to 152, 200 level 201 to 252, Club Level 301 to 325, View Level 401 to 439 |
| Opened | 1973 |
| Outfield walls | left field 330 ft, left-center 379 ft, center 410 ft, right-center 379 ft, right field 330 ft |
| Covered rows | All Club Level sections (301 to 325), the back rows of the infield 200s (from Row LL or NN up), and the back rows of most View Level sections (from Row MM up) |
| Location | 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 |
Which side of Kauffman Stadium is in the shade?
For a 1:10 pm start in summer, third base side is the shadiest area; for a 6:40 pm start, 77% of sections get 15 minutes of sun or less. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for a 1:10 pm start in June and July: third base side 102 min, first base side 115 min, behind home plate 117 min, left field line 134 min, right field line 134 min, left field 168 min, right field 168 min. Sit on the third base side for shade (102 min of sun on average); left field gets the most (168 min). At 6:40 pm: Sit on the left field line for shade (0 min of sun on average); right field gets the most (49 min). Kauffman Stadium shaded seats by start time.
Shadiest and sunniest sections for a summer day game
1:10 pm start, June and July average: shadiest 221, 223, 224, 230, 218, 231; sunniest 422, 252, 251, 248, 247, 203. Sections 303 to 325 sit under the deck above and stay shaded all game.
Sun by month and start time
| Month | 1:10 pm | 6:40 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | shade first base side sun left field (168 min) | shade left field line sun left field (18 min) |
| May | shade third base side sun left field (167 min) | shade left field line sun left field (35 min) |
| June | shade third base side sun left field (168 min) | shade left field line sun right field (52 min) |
| July | shade third base side sun left field (169 min) | shade left field line sun right field (46 min) |
| August | shade first base side sun left field (168 min) | shade left field line sun left field (34 min) |
| September | shade first base side sun left field (167 min) | shade left field line sun left field (3 min) |
Before you go
- Gates: All gates open 1.5 hours before game time on Friday through Sunday games and 1 hour before game time on Monday through Thursday games. CommunityAmerica Gate C opens 2 hours before game time for CommunityAmerica Crown Club ticket holders (sections 1-6) only. On giveaway days all gates open 1.5 hours before game time.
- Bags: Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches with all items easily visible, or a one-gallon clear zip-seal bag, is approved for entry. A small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches may be carried in addition to one of the clear bag options. An exception may be made for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags after proper inspection. Kauffman Stadium bag policy.
- Food and water: Hard-sided coolers, alcoholic beverages, and other non-clear liquid containers are not permitted. Guests may bring food in a clear plastic bag no larger than one gallon. Unfrozen water bottles are allowed if in a sealed, unopened plastic bottle of 1 liter or smaller, one per person. Soft-sided single juice or milk containers or ADA required liquids may also be allowed in.
- Paying: Kauffman Stadium is cashless and there are no longer ATM machines at the ballpark. Reverse ATM machines allow fans with only cash to exchange it for a payment card usable anywhere Mastercard is accepted, located in the Plaza Team Store, sections 221 and 234, in the outfield behind Crown Vision, and sections 419 and 423.
- Future: The Royals plan to move to a new ballpark at Crown Center in downtown Kansas City after the 2030 season; Kansas City Council approved the lease in August 2026 (Ballpark Digest).
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