On April 22, 2023, the Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards announced plans for a new stadium in the Crown Center district of Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals aim to create a world-class ballpark surrounded by mixed-use development, which is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs during construction. The project is estimated to cost at least $2 billion, funded primarily through private investments, with additional public funding from the city of Kansas City and Missouri's Show-Me Sports Investment Act. Royals owner John Sherman emphasized the project's alignment with the legacy of the team's founder, Ewing Kauffman, who envisioned the Royals as a lasting asset for Kansas City. Hallmark Cards executive chairman Don Hall Jr. noted the significance of returning the iconic Royals crown to its neighborhood of origin. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe highlighted the project's importance as a commitment to the state and its communities. The Royals currently play at Kauffman Stadium, which opened in 1973, with leases for both the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs set to expire in January 2031.