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What you need to know for Royals FanFest 2018

Posted at 11:47 AM, Jan 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-26 23:23:52-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s time to start thinking about baseball season.

The 2018 Royals FanFest will be at Bartle Hall. It’ll have autograph sessions with current and former Royals, interactive games, a main stage and more. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on going. 

When and where is FanFest? 

FanFest is happening Jan. 26 & 27 at Bartle Hall at the Kansas City Convention Center. 

Friday, Jan. 26 

  • Season Ticket Members - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • All fans - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Saturday, Jan. 27 

  • Season Ticket Members - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
  • All fans - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How do I get tickets? 

You can buy tickets in advance online at https://www.mlb.com/royals/fans/fanfest, at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or you can buy them at the Kansas City Convention Center.

The ticket prices for each day vary: 

January 26 Pass 

  • Adult - $9 
  • Youth - $7 

January 27 Pass 

  • Adult - $15 
  • Youth - $10 

The Royals note youth prices are for children ages 6-17. Kids five and under will be admitted for free. 

Where do I park and how much does it cost? 

There are multiple places you can park, and the cost of parking varies per parking garage or parking lot. 

Click here to see a parking map for downtown KC. 

What’s at FanFest this year? 

You’ll be able to meet some of your favorite current and former Royals players at autograph stages set up around the convention center. The Royals said autographs are on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 150 fans for each session. 

Players and staff making appearances include Salvador Perez, Ned Yost, Alex Gordon, Drew Butera, and Danny Duffy. Click here for a full list. 

There will be clinics on hitting, fielding and pitching at the Royals Diamond as well as a Homerun Derby and Kids Open Play. 

41 Action News will also have a booth at FanFest.

Click here for a full map of the event. 

You can find about more about Royals FanFest at https://www.mlb.com/royals/fans/fanfest/faqs