MOVING ON TO THE ELITE EIGHT. KANSAS CITY ROYALS ARE BACK AT THE K THIS WEEK FOR THE SEASON OPENER ON THURSDAY. KMBC NINE TAYLOR KAUFMAN WAS AT THE STADIUM TODAY TO GIVE FANS A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE FOOD. THE NEW FOOD YOU CAN ENJOY AT THE K. WHEN THERE ARE 81 HOME GAMES, YOU HAVE TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING AND THAT’S WHAT THEY’RE AIMING TO DO HERE AT KAUFFMAN STADIUM THIS YEAR. WITH THE FOOD, WE GOT TO COME TASTE SOME OF IT. OF COURSE, WHEN YOU GO TO A BASEBALL GAME, YOU THINK ABOUT HOTDOGS, YOU THINK ABOUT CRACKER JACKS, AND THEY DO HAVE HOT DOGS THERE, JUST A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT. THEY HAVE THE MAC AND JACK. THAT’S A JALAPENO BRISKET DOG WITH MAC AND CHEESE. THERE’S ALSO A SLUGGER DOG WITH CHORIZO. SO A LOT OF OPTIONS HERE. AND THEY SAID THE AIM FOR THIS SEASON IS TO HAVE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY. YOU KNOW, DURING THE EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY IN BASEBALL, FOOD AND BEVERAGE IS SUPER IMPORTANT. DURING NINE INNINGS, INEVITABLY NOBODY JUST SITS IN THEIR IN THEIR SEATS, RIGHT? THEY GO FOR A BEER, THEY GET SOME FOOD. YOU BRING YOUR KIDS, YOU BRING YOUR FAMILIES, YOU MIGHT BRING A DATE, WHATEVER IT IS. SO WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO OFFER DIFFERENT OFFERINGS THAT CATER TO EVERYBODY’S TASTES. THERE ARE LOTS OF OPTIONS AT THE BALLPARK, BUT OF COURSE YOU CAN ALWAYS GO WITH THE CLASSICS. YOU CAN GET A HOT DOG FOR $4. VALUE MENU HAS THINGS RANGING FROM 3 TO $5, BUT THE LITTLE MORE CREATIVE STUFF THEY SAID THAT’S GOING TO RANGE FROM 12 TO $17 FROM THE DIAMOND CLU

The Kansas City Royals are kicking off their season on Thursday, March 27, at home. They’ll take on the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium at 3:10 p.m. The fun will continue this weekend, as the Royals face the Guardians on Saturday, March 29, at 3:10 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, at 1:10 p.m.Here’s what fans who are attending should know before the first game: Timeline 9 a.m. — Parking lots open: Parking passes should be purchased ahead of time.12 p.m. — Stadium gates open 2:30 p.m. — Opening Day ceremonies: These include introductions to the team, American flag ceremony conducted by airmen from the Whiteman Air Force Base, National Anthem performance by Branson’s “The Haygoods” and a flyover from Whiteman Air Force Base A-10s. 3:10 p.m. — First pitch ParkingFans should purchase a parking pass before the game. Passes must be shown through the MLB Ballpark app, so have that downloaded ahead of time. Parking passes can be purchased here. Passes start at $21. What can I bring in?Guests can bring one clear bag no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches with all items easily visible. One-gallon, clear zip-seal bags are also allowed. Small clutches no larger than 9 by 5 inches are allowed along with a clear bag, Exceptions may be made for medical or diaper bags. Other items that are allowed include blankets, binoculars, one sealed water bottle or sports drink less than 1 liter, hand-held radios and TVS, lotion sunscreen and small umbrellas.Prohibited items: BackpacksDrinks other than one sealed 1-liter or smaller water or sports drink bottleWeapons/fireworksCameras with 12-inch lensesBanners or flags with sticksBullhorns/airhorns/cowbellsLasersBrooms over 4 feetCoolersWrapped giftsPets other than service animalsAerosol cansBaseball batsBeach balls/inflatablesUnmanned aerial vehicles WeatherThe temperature is expected to reach 77 degrees on Thursday. There is a chance for rain to the south of Kansas City, which could turn into storms in the evening as it moves north. Wind gusts could be up to 25 mph. How to watchNot going to the game in person? FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Royals. This means you can watch in the FanDuel Sports Network app with a subscription or on cable with Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, U-verse TV and Xtream powered by Media.com. For other questions, visit the Royals A-Z guide here.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas City Royals are kicking off their season on Thursday, March 27, at home. They’ll take on the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium at 3:10 p.m.

The fun will continue this weekend, as the Royals face the Guardians on Saturday, March 29, at 3:10 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, at 1:10 p.m.

Here’s what fans who are attending should know before the first game:

Timeline

• 9 a.m. — Parking lots open: Parking passes should be purchased ahead of time.
• 12 p.m. — Stadium gates open
• 2:30 p.m. — Opening Day ceremonies: These include introductions to the team, American flag ceremony conducted by airmen from the Whiteman Air Force Base, National Anthem performance by Branson’s “The Haygoods” and a flyover from Whiteman Air Force Base A-10s.
• 3:10 p.m. — First pitch

Parking

Fans should purchase a parking pass before the game. Passes must be shown through the MLB Ballpark app, so have that downloaded ahead of time.

Parking passes can be purchased here. Passes start at $21.

What can I bring in?

Guests can bring one clear bag no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches with all items easily visible. One-gallon, clear zip-seal bags are also allowed. Small clutches no larger than 9 by 5 inches are allowed along with a clear bag,

Exceptions may be made for medical or diaper bags.

Other items that are allowed include blankets, binoculars, one sealed water bottle or sports drink less than 1 liter, hand-held radios and TVS, lotion sunscreen and small umbrellas.

Prohibited items:

• Backpacks
• Drinks other than one sealed 1-liter or smaller water or sports drink bottle
• Weapons/fireworks
• Cameras with 12-inch lenses
• Banners or flags with sticks
• Bullhorns/airhorns/cowbells
• Lasers
• Brooms over 4 feet
• Coolers
• Wrapped gifts
• Pets other than service animals
• Aerosol cans
• Baseball bats
• Beach balls/inflatables
• Unmanned aerial vehicles

Weather

The temperature is expected to reach 77 degrees on Thursday. There is a chance for rain to the south of Kansas City, which could turn into storms in the evening as it moves north. Wind gusts could be up to 25 mph.

How to watch

Not going to the game in person? FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Royals. This means you can watch in the FanDuel Sports Network app with a subscription or on cable with Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, U-verse TV and Xtream powered by Media.com.

For other questions, visit the Royals A-Z guide here.