Kansas City Royals: Quick Facts

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News •

Missouri Supreme Court rejects challenge to stadium law, bolstering Royals plan • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:37 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

'Briton dies in Krakow shootings' and 'Royals honour the fallen' • Nov. 8, 2026, 1:40 AM ET (BBC)

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. named finalist for 2026 AL MVP Award • Nov. 2, 2026, 8:05 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

‘Think big’: Officials tout new Royals ballpark design as KC’s bright future • Oct. 15, 2026, 5:50 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

New Royals stadium design is revealed by architects. ‘A long time coming’ • Oct. 15, 2026, 3:57 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

Facts

Awards And Honors	World Series (2015) • World Series (1985)
Date	1969 - present
Headquarters	Kansas City
Areas Of Involvement	Baseball
Related People	George Brett • Gaylord Perry • Bo Jackson • Orlando Cepeda • Harmon Killebrew

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Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, and Jarrod Dyson of the Kansas City Royals jump and celebrate with teammates on the field as fans cheer after a World Series win over the New York Mets.

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