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Royals Dismiss Aspiria, Explore New Ballpark Options

1/27/2026

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The Kansas City Royals ruled out the Aspiria site for their new ballpark after evaluating it, saying it no longer meets their needs.
The Royals plan to leave Kauffman Stadium by 2031.
They are exploring options across the Kansas City metropolitan area to establish a new ballpark district.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas supports building the stadium at Washington Square Park to keep the team in Jackson County.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Royals ruled out the Aspiria site for their new ballpark after evaluating it, saying it no longer meets their needs.
The Royals plan to leave Kauffman Stadium by 2031.
They are exploring options across the Kansas City metropolitan area to establish a new ballpark district.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas supports building the stadium at Washington Square Park to keep the team in Jackson County.