The America Royal Center and the Kemper Area are where you want to be for fun and excitement.  Whether it’s a barbeque contest, rodeo, or UMKC basketball, the Kemper Arena American Royal Center has it and so much more. 

Kemper Arena holds 18,344 for concerts, 17,647 for hockey and 17,585 for soccer games.  Kemper Arena is home to the Kansas City Comets, members of the Major Indoor Soccer League.  Other events held in Kemper Arena include the NCAA Regional Tournament, the Big 12 Basketball Tournament, family shows, concerts and the annual American Royal.

American Royal Center consists of Hale Arena, Governors' Exposition Building, Lower & Upper Level Exposition Halls and Wagstaff Theatre.  The facilities contain over 300,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.  The multi-purpose facility hosts a variety of heavy equipment trade shows and industrial exhibit shows.  Hale Arena seats 5,000 with 29,400 sq. ft. of floor space.  The American Royal Association hosts the American Royal Horse Show, Livestock Show, and Rodeo as it has for over 100 years. The World's Largest Barbecue Contest is also hosted annually by the American Royal Association each October.  Visit the American Royal Museum to learn more about the history of the Center.

Only four short miles away, The InterContinental Hotel offers the best in in-room comfort and amenities as well as a great restaurant and lounge to kick back after a fun afternoon or evening at the Kemper Arena American Royal Center.  Our Oak Bar offers a large selection of scotches and cognac and live music on weekend evenings. For a relaxed and fantastic meal, visit our Oak Room.  The Oak Room offers excellent steaks or chops and an excellent wine selection.