Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez among KC Royals expected to attend Royals Rally
The 2024 Major League Baseball season is on the horizon.
The Kansas City Royals head to spring training in Surprise, Arizona in a few weeks. Several new faces will join Royals stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez this season as MLB veterans Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Hunter Renfroe headline an experienced free-agent class.
The Royals have a few reasons to celebrate a successful offseason. On Feb. 3, fans will be able to join the fun during the annual Royals Rally. The event replaced the previous Royals FanFest in recent years.
Royals fans have two ticket price options. The VIP ticket costs $75 and will include entry to the team’s clubhouse. Additionally, VIP tickets will include one autograph from a Royals starter. VIP fans could also receive autographs from other players, alumni and coaches.
Fans can also purchase general admission tickets. The tickets start at $25 and will ensure a fan will “receive at least one autograph in various areas of the stadium.” Kids ages five and under can enter for free with an adult ticket-holder of either package.
This year, fans will have a chance to meet a star-studded group, with nineteen players slated to appear. Meanwhile, Royals manager Matt Quatraro will be in attendance alongside coaches Alex Zumwalt and Rusty Kuntz.
General manager J.J. Picollo and former Royals star Alex Gordon will be at the event as well.
Royals players expected to attend
Bobby Witt Jr.
Salvador Perez
Kris Bubic
Maikel Garcia
Kyle Isbel
Alec Marsh
Michael Massey
James McArthur
MJ Melendez
Vinnie Pasquantino
Cole Ragans
Brady Singer
Drew Waters
Hunter Renfroe
Will Smith
Chris Stratton
Michael Wacha
Kyle Wright
Nick Anderson
How to attend Royals Rally
The Royals Rally will be held from 10 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Fans will be able to access Kauffman Stadium in two-hour intervals. There are four sessions throughout the afternoon:
10 a.m.- noon
12:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
Fans can purchase tickets here.
Parking will be free and available in Lots A and B. Fans are asked to enter Kauffman Stadium through Gate D.
Fans will also have access to several areas within the event. The visiting clubhouse will hold Royals Hall of Fame memorabilia. The team store will also be open and there will be photo opportunities with Royals mascot, Sluggerrr.
Other special areas include roundtable discussions in the Diamond Club and a kids area in the Kauffman Stadium press box. Concessions will also feature local KC eateries, such as Scott’s Kitchen, Chef J BBQ, and SMOAK Craft Barbeque.
Autograph Session Rules
Fans will receive a pass that details their autograph session. The autograph sessions are one hour in length.
“Each fan will be allowed one item per player to be autographed,” the Royals said. “Fans may bring multiple items to be autographed, but they may only get each item signed once per player.”
The Star’s Pete Grathoff contributed to this report.
