Kansas City is weighing Battery-inspired paths for a future ballpark beyond Kauffman Stadium. Three routes are on the table: a suburban site at 119th and Nall, North Kansas City, or a downtown Washington Square Park location. The goal isn’t just a stadium but a year‑round live‑work‑play district that hinges on transit access, density, and surrounding development.

The Battery model—built on multiple revenue streams and neighborhood integration—has become a benchmark for MLB teams seeking more than 81 days of baseball. Royals leaders emphasize downtown baseball and community impact, framing the move as a test case for ballpark development across leagues and markets.

Whether KC follows the suburban, urban-neighborhood, or downtown path, the choice will shape how MLB imagines stadiums in the 2020s and beyond, potentially redefining fan experience, traffic, and local economies for years to come.