Kauffman Stadium

Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City is the home of the Royals and one of the most distinctive ballparks in the majors, famed for its signature outfield water fountains — the largest privately funded fountain display in the world. Its sweeping, symmetrical outfield and open concourses were considered ahead of their time when it opened in the early 1970s and remain a big draw today. The fountains put on a show after every Royals win, and the surrounding Truman Sports Complex gives the ballpark a classic Midwestern gameday feel. It's consistently ranked among fans' favorite parks for its combination of retro architecture and modern comfort.

Kauffman Stadium opened on April 10, 1973 as part of the Truman Sports Complex, originally known as Royals Stadium before being renamed for team founder Ewing Kauffman in 1993. It hosted the 1985 World Series, the Royals' first championship, and returned to the World Series stage in 2014 before winning it all in 2015, beating the New York Mets in five games with Games 1 and 2 played at home. A $250 million renovation completed in 2009 modernized the concourses and added new seating while preserving the ballpark's original outfield fountains and symmetrical layout. It remains one of the last multi-purpose-era stadiums still in use, prized for aging gracefully rather than being replaced.