Chiefs and Royals Game Days From Lee's Summit

How do you get from Lee’s Summit to a Chiefs or Royals game?

Short answer: Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium sit side by side in the Truman Sports Complex along I-70, and from Lee’s Summit it’s an easy drive. Most people take I-470 north to I-70. The part that takes planning is game-day traffic and parking, so leave earlier than you think you need to.

If you’re moving to Kansas City, there’s a good chance sports will become part of your calendar whether you planned it or not. When the Chiefs play, Lee’s Summit turns red, and Royals fans get the same easy access in summer.

Getting there

I-470 links Lee’s Summit north to the I-70 corridor, and from there it’s a straight shot west to the stadium complex. If you’re coming from Blue Springs, you’ll hop on I-70 and head west. Either way, the route is simple. The traffic is what’s tricky.

A few things worth doing before your first game:

• Leave early. The roads around the complex fill up well before kickoff or first pitch.
• Decide on parking in advance. Check the Chiefs’ and Royals’ official parking and tailgating pages for current rules, lot hours and prices, since they change from season to season.
• Think about a ride. Having someone else drive makes tailgating a lot easier.
• Plan your exit. Everyone leaves at the same time. Waiting 30 minutes for the traffic to thin out beats sitting in it.

Watching close to home

You don’t have to go to the stadium to feel the game day atmosphere. Around Lee’s Summit you’ll find watch parties at local restaurants and plenty of driveway tailgates. If you’re thinking of buying here and you love hosting, a big back deck or a finished basement may matter more to you than the drive to the stadium.

If game days matter to your home search

Here’s how we’d think about it:

1. Test the drive. Pick a neighborhood you like and drive to the stadiums on a Sunday morning and again at a weekday rush hour.
2. Think about where you’ll watch. A finished basement with room for a TV, or an outdoor space for a tailgate in the driveway, can be a real selling point for some people.
3. Check what’s around you. Our Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs community pages list restaurants and shopping areas.

If a Sunday kickoff matters to your family, tell us up front and we’ll plan your tours around it.

What’s coming for the stadiums

Two things to know if you’re new to town. The Chiefs have announced plans for a $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, scheduled to open August 1, 2031. Their lease at Arrowhead runs through January 2031, so that’s still several seasons away. The Royals are planning a new downtown ballpark near Crown Center to replace Kauffman Stadium, and they’re hoping to open it in time for the 2030 baseball season. Some of the funding is still working its way through the state.

Neither change affects this season, but both are part of the conversation around here, and both teams will still be playing at the Truman Sports Complex for a while.

What this means for you

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just getting started, we’ll help you find a home that works with the rest of your life, game days included. Tell us what you’re looking for or talk to us.

Sources

• KMBC, “When will the Kansas City Chiefs leave Arrowhead Stadium?” (Dec. 22, 2025). https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-arrowhead-lease-2031-move/69841404
• KSHB 41, “KCMO City Council approves rezoning, financing details for new Royals stadium downtown.” https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/stadium-plan/kcmo-city-council-approves-rezoning-financing-details-for-new-royals-stadium-downtown