The Royals have tapped Legends Global to serve as the owner’s representative for the team’s downtown stadium project, adding a familiar name in large-scale venue work to one of the most important phases of the build.
In that role, Legends Global will protect the Royals’ interests on budgeting, scheduling and risk control, while also serving as the connection point with architects and designers. The company, which works across consulting, hospitality, management and partnerships, will be the team’s advocate as the project moves forward.
Brooks Sherman, the Royals president of real estate and development, said the company brings the kind of experience this job demands. “Legends is the best in the business with baseball stadium expertise and diligence that will help provide our fans the world-class experience they deserve," said Brooks Sherman, Royals president of real estate and development. "There is no precedent for a sports-anchored project of this size in any city's downtown, and we're thrilled to have Legends on our side to maximize what this project can do for Kansas City."
Legends Global already has a deep footprint in venue projects around the sports world. It is serving in the same capacity for the Tampa Bay Rays and Dallas Mavericks, and it helped deliver the Buffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium, the renovation of the Toronto Blue Jays' Rogers Centre, plus Starlight Theatre in Kansas City and David Booth Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas.
Chris Nations, Legends Global president of owner's representation, said the company sees the Royals project as a major opportunity for downtown Kansas City. “Legends Global is honored to partner with the Royals on a project that will reshape downtown Kansas City," said Chris Nations, Legends Global president of owner's representation. "Our team will serve as the Royals trusted advocate from design through closeout, helping deliver a world class ballpark that fans and the community can be proud of for generations."
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