Royals change start time of game to accommodate U2 concert

Hailey Hernandez

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The Kansas City Royals have two World Series titles, but U2 has received 22 Grammy awards. It's clear who won a scheduling fight between the two.

The Royals have moved the start of their Sept. 12 game vs. the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium from 7:15 p.m. CT to 12:15 p.m. CT to accommodate a U2 concert that night at adjacent Arrowhead Stadium.

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If you still haven't found the seats you're looking for, tickets for the end-of-summer concert are still available.

The change allows fans — many of whom may be belting out an endless loop of "With or Without You" — enough time to "exit" the parking lot before fans wanting to see Bono start filing in for the 7:30 p.m. concert. The show will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's album "The Joshua Tree."

It's sure to be a "Beautiful Day" at the ballpark, although concert-goers might prefer a 12:15 p.m. start for themselves, rather than baseball making the switch from a night game.

Hailey Hernandez