John Sherman says Royals ballpark decision coming 'sooner rather than later'

The Kansas City Royals' lease at Kauffman Stadium expires after the 2031 season; owner John Sherman said the selection of a new ballpark site will come "sooner rather than later." The announcement signals advancing planning for a major municipal/real-estate project that could drive local development, capital spending and municipal negotiations in the years leading up to 2032.

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The Kansas City Royals' lease at Kauffman Stadium expires after the 2031 season; owner John Sherman said the selection of a new ballpark site will come "sooner rather than later." The announcement signals advancing planning for a major municipal/real-estate project that could drive local development, capital spending and municipal negotiations in the years leading up to 2032.