Kauffman Stadium renovations are underway (Kansas City Royals)

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Work began with a groundbreaking ceremony on October 3, 2007, and will continue through the Major League All-Star Break in June of 2009. The majority of the construction will be completed by Opening Day of the 2009 season. Below is a brief synopsis and timeline.

A New View - Opening Day 2008

Fans will enjoy a state-of-the-art Crown videoboard and auxiliary LED videoboard in the leftfield outfield wall. A larger version of the Kauffman Stadium's signature Crown will feature the largest replay system in Major League Baseball on one of the largest videoboards in the country-All in High-Definition! The new outfield wall LED board will display out of town scores and highlights creating a whole new expanded game entertainment experience.

Other Renovations completed by April 2008

• Expansion of seating in both the Crown Club and Dugout Suites.
• Renovation of the existing Crown Club lounge
• One circular ramp on each side will be removed
• Two Stair Towers will be constructed at each end of the stadium
• The current facilities behind home plate (including Royals Front Offices) will be evacuated with completion of a new building set for February of 2009

2008 In-Season Projects

• Work in Dugout Concourse will begin -- one side shut down for first half of season, the other side for the second half
• New Plaza Level Concessions and Restroom construction begins
• Exterior work continues to widen concourses on all levels
• Outfield Plaza work continues - From foul pole to foul pole, the entire area behind the outfield wall will be shut down for the beginning phases of the 360 degree connection.

2008 Off-Season Projects

The final transformation from old to new will take place during the 2008 off-season. Upon completion, Kauffman Stadium will finally become a true 360 degree experience.

• View Level Food Court construction
• View Level restrooms and concession upgrades
• All New Stadium Graphics and Signage
• Site work with exterior lighting and landscape
• Press Box and Broadcast Booths constructed
• New Triple Crown Suites (10 behind homeplate) and Signature Suites (14 total)
• Four Group Party Suites
• Loge Level concourse and concession renovation
• Stadium Club Renovation
• Creation of Diamond Club
• Hall Of Fame and party facility in left-field
• Public Restaurant in Rightfield
• Little K and Interactive area in left-field
• Taste of KC picnic Area in right-field
• New Team Pro Shop behind homeplate

Opening Day 2009 -- GRAND RE-OPENING
The modern classic beauty of Kauffman Stadium returns in full force ready to welcome millions of Royals fans for years to come.