The Kansas City Royals have officially announced plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, just south of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, with a projected cost of nearly $2 billion. This decision comes after a lengthy search for a replacement for Kauffman Stadium and follows the rejection of a sales tax by Jackson County voters that would have funded a new stadium at a different location. The new site, adjacent to Hallmark’s headquarters, is expected to enhance the retail and entertainment landscape of the area. Royals owner John Sherman emphasized the importance of the project in honoring the team's founder, Ewing Kauffman, who envisioned the Royals as a lasting part of Kansas City. The announcement follows the Kansas City Chiefs' plans to move to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, ahead of the 2031 season. Kauffman Stadium, which opened in 1973, is currently the fifth-oldest stadium in Major League Baseball.