By TOMMY REZAC
St. Joseph Post
The Kansas City Royals have announced that Kauffman Stadium will return to full capacity, starting May 31 when the Royals host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Masks will no longer be required for vaccinated fans, but are still recommended for non-vaccinated fans.
Single-game tickets for that game, as well as the rest of the season, will go on sale on Thursday at 10 a.m. CT, at Royals.com. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
“The thought of having the opportunity to fill Kauffman Stadium again gives all of us a huge jolt of adrenaline,” said Royals' manager Mike Matheny in a release. “After having no fans in the ballpark last year, the crowds this year have been passionate and loud, so expanding the capacity to the max can only strengthen our home field advantage at The K.”
Many of the Royals’ health and safety protocols from the beginning of the season will remain in place, including restrictions on bags and outside food in the stadium.
Tickets and parking will only be accessible on mobile devices via the MLB Ballpark app and must be purchased in advance. The stadium will continue to be cashless, meaning a credit or debit card is needed to make on-site purchases.
The Outfield Experience and Hall of Fame will also re-open on May 31.