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Royals Move Outfield Walls for Balanced Offense Ahead of Stadium Change

1/13/2026

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The Kansas City Royals will move Kauffman Stadium outfield walls in by 10 feet for the upcoming season to create a more balanced offense.
Left and right field fences will drop from 389 feet to 379 feet, and wall height will fall from 10 feet to 8.5 feet.
The Royals plan for a new stadium as their lease at Kauffman Stadium expires in 2031.

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The Kansas City Royals will move Kauffman Stadium outfield walls in by 10 feet for the upcoming season to create a more balanced offense.
Left and right field fences will drop from 389 feet to 379 feet, and wall height will fall from 10 feet to 8.5 feet.
The Royals plan for a new stadium as their lease at Kauffman Stadium expires in 2031.