Get ready for some baseball, Kansas City.
The Royals released details of a special extended Opening Day pregame ceremony prior to Monday's matchup against the White Sox. Pregame events include a ring presentation for members of the 2014 American League championship team and the raising of the AL pennant. Stadium gates will open at 1 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be seated by 2 p.m. in order to watch the festivities.
The following is a timeline of events leading up to the game:
1:00 p.m. -- Kauffman Stadium gates open to fans
2:00 p.m. -- Fans encouraged to be in their seats for pregame ceremony, which will start at 2:09
2:29 p.m. -- 2014 AL championship ring presentation
2:39 p.m. -- Raising of the 2014 AL pennant
2:43 p.m. -- Introduction of Royals alumni
2:48 p.m. -- Chicago White Sox introduction
2:51 p.m. -- 2015 Kansas City Royals introduction
3:03 p.m. -- National anthem, performed by the Kansas City Symphony
