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Kansas City Royals 2026 TV Schedule & How to Watch Games

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Kansas City Royals 2026 TV Schedule & How to Watch Games

Local Kansas City Royals fans can stream all games blackout-free by subscribing to Royals.TV, which can be accessed through DIRECTV on channel 671 (streaming, satellite).

Out-of-market fans can also access Royals games via an MLB.TV account on channel 663. Standard MLB.TV subscribers living in the Royals’ home territory will still encounter local blackouts and will need a separate Royals.TV subscription for in-market access.

The 2025 Kansas City Royals finished just above average at 82-80, placing them third in the AL Central and out of the AL playoffs.

It was a bit of a letdown for a team fresh off an AL Division Series appearance and seemingly trending in the right direction with young stars. But 2026 is a new year, and this team still has those young stars who are eager to get rid of the bitter taste of defeat.

Check out the 2026 Kansas City Royals TV schedule and watch their quest to play October baseball.

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Kansas City Royals Team Info:

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Founding Season: 1973
Division: American League Central
Home Ball Park: Kauffman Stadium
World Series Titles: 2 (1985, 2015)
2025 Finish: Missed playoffs

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How Did the Kansas City Royals Do in 2025?

On paper, Kansas City’s 2025 season was right down the middle. They finished just above .500 at 82-80, good for third in the AL Central.

Over 162 games, the Royals outscored opponents by just 14 runs. Their average win was 4.01-3.93 — right down the middle.

But the season didn’t lack excitement. It was another All-Star and MVP-caliber season from Bobby Witt Jr., who led the league in hits for the second straight year and added doubles this year, too. It was his fourth consecutive season with 20-plus home runs and 30-plus stolen bases. Simply put, he’s amazing.

Joining him on the All-Star team was Maikel Garcia. They each won Gold Gloves on the left side and in his third full season, Garcia broke out. He set career highs in hits (170), doubles (39), home runs (16), RBIs (74), batting average, on-base percentage and OPS.

Salvador Perez hit 30 home runs and drove in 100 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino hit 32 home runs with 33 doubles and 113 RBIs. But beyond those four, there was little production and ultimately that was Kansas City’s undoing. Jonathan India didn’t provide the offense they hoped he would. Kyle Isbel led the league in sacrifice hits, though!

Overall their pitching staff was one of the league’s best. Noah Cameron and Kris Bubic each had solid seasons on the mound. Cameron went 9-7 with a 2.99 ERA in 24 starts, good for fourth place in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Bubic went 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts and earned his first All-Star appearance. For Cole Ragans, who battled injuries all season, it was one to write off.

Adding offensive firepower was the offseason game plan, and, as we’ll see, the front office took some good-looking swings.

Kansas City Royals 2026 Schedule

In a competitive AL playoff push, Kansas City has every chance to be right in the thick of it. 

Explore the full Kansas City Royals schedule including where to watch below.

Games without national networks listed are typically available to watch on the team’s RSN, local streaming channel or MLB.tv team channel.

Date Matchup Time Watch Info
Fri, Mar 27 @ Atlanta Braves 7:15 PM
Sat, Mar 28 @ Atlanta Braves 7:15 PM
Sun, Mar 29 @ Atlanta Braves 1:35 PM
Mon, Mar 30 vs Minnesota Twins 4:10 PM
Wed, Apr 1 vs Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Thu, Apr 2 vs Minnesota Twins 2:10 PM
Sat, Apr 4 vs Milwaukee Brewers 2:10 PM
Sat, Apr 4 vs Milwaukee Brewers 7:10 PM
Sun, Apr 5 vs Milwaukee Brewers 2:10 PM
Mon, Apr 6 @ Cleveland Guardians 6:10 PM
Tue, Apr 7 @ Cleveland Guardians 1:10 PM
Wed, Apr 8 @ Cleveland Guardians 1:10 PM
Thu, Apr 9 vs Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Fri, Apr 10 vs Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Sat, Apr 11 vs Chicago White Sox 4:10 PM
Sun, Apr 12 vs Chicago White Sox 2:10 PM
Tue, Apr 14 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 PM
Wed, Apr 15 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 PM
Thu, Apr 16 @ Detroit Tigers 1:10 PM
Fri, Apr 17 @ New York Yankees 7:05 PM
Sat, Apr 18 @ New York Yankees 1:35 PM
Sun, Apr 19 @ New York Yankees 1:35 PM
Mon, Apr 20 vs Baltimore Orioles 7:40 PM
Tue, Apr 21 vs Baltimore Orioles 7:40 PM
Wed, Apr 22 vs Baltimore Orioles 2:10 PM
Fri, Apr 24 vs Los Angeles Angels 7:40 PM
Sat, Apr 25 vs Los Angeles Angels 7:10 PM
Sun, Apr 26 vs Los Angeles Angels 4:10 PM Peacock
Tue, Apr 28 @ Athletics 9:40 PM
Wed, Apr 29 @ Athletics 9:40 PM
Thu, Apr 30 @ Athletics 3:05 PM
Fri, May 1 @ Seattle Mariners 9:45 PM
Sat, May 2 @ Seattle Mariners 9:40 PM
Sun, May 3 @ Seattle Mariners 4:10 PM
Mon, May 4 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 PM
Tue, May 5 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 PM
Wed, May 6 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 PM
Thu, May 7 vs Cleveland Guardians 2:10 PM
Fri, May 8 vs Detroit Tigers 7:40 PM
Sat, May 9 vs Detroit Tigers 7:10 PM
Sun, May 10 vs Detroit Tigers 7:20 PM Peacock
Tue, May 12 @ Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Wed, May 13 @ Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Thu, May 14 @ Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Fri, May 15 @ St. Louis Cardinals 8:15 PM
Sat, May 16 @ St. Louis Cardinals 2:15 PM
Sun, May 17 @ St. Louis Cardinals 2:15 PM
Mon, May 18 vs Boston Red Sox 7:40 PM
Tue, May 19 vs Boston Red Sox 7:40 PM
Wed, May 20 vs Boston Red Sox 7:40 PM
Fri, May 22 vs Seattle Mariners 7:40 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, May 23 vs Seattle Mariners 4:10 PM
Sun, May 24 vs Seattle Mariners 2:10 PM
Mon, May 25 vs New York Yankees 3:40 PM
Tue, May 26 vs New York Yankees 7:40 PM
Wed, May 27 vs New York Yankees 7:40 PM Prime
Fri, May 29 @ Texas Rangers 8:05 PM
Sat, May 30 @ Texas Rangers 4:05 PM
Sun, May 31 @ Texas Rangers 2:35 PM
Mon, Jun 1 @ Cincinnati Reds 7:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Tue, Jun 2 @ Cincinnati Reds 7:10 PM
Wed, Jun 3 @ Cincinnati Reds 7:10 PM
Thu, Jun 4 @ Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Fri, Jun 5 @ Minnesota Twins 8:15 PM Apple TV+
Sat, Jun 6 @ Minnesota Twins 2:10 PM
Sun, Jun 7 @ Minnesota Twins 2:10 PM
Tue, Jun 9 vs Texas Rangers 7:40 PM
Wed, Jun 10 vs Texas Rangers 7:40 PM
Thu, Jun 11 vs Texas Rangers 2:10 PM
Fri, Jun 12 vs Houston Astros 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Jun 13 vs Houston Astros 7:15 PM
Sun, Jun 14 vs Houston Astros 2:10 PM
Mon, Jun 15 @ Washington Nationals 6:45 PM
Tue, Jun 16 @ Washington Nationals 6:45 PM
Wed, Jun 17 @ Washington Nationals 1:05 PM
Thu, Jun 18 vs St. Louis Cardinals 7:40 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Fri, Jun 19 vs St. Louis Cardinals 8:15 PM Apple TV+
Sun, Jun 21 vs St. Louis Cardinals 2:10 PM
Mon, Jun 22 @ Tampa Bay Rays 6:40 PM
Tue, Jun 23 @ Tampa Bay Rays 6:40 PM
Wed, Jun 24 @ Tampa Bay Rays 6:40 PM
Thu, Jun 25 @ Tampa Bay Rays 12:10 PM
Fri, Jun 26 @ Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Sat, Jun 27 @ Chicago White Sox 4:10 PM
Sun, Jun 28 @ Chicago White Sox 2:10 PM
Tue, Jun 30 vs Tampa Bay Rays 7:40 PM
Wed, Jul 1 vs Tampa Bay Rays 7:40 PM
Thu, Jul 2 vs Tampa Bay Rays 7:40 PM
Sat, Jul 4 vs Philadelphia Phillies 8:10 PM
Sun, Jul 5 vs Philadelphia Phillies 3:00 PM
Mon, Jul 6 vs Philadelphia Phillies 2:10 PM
Tue, Jul 7 @ New York Mets 7:10 PM
Wed, Jul 8 @ New York Mets 7:10 PM
Thu, Jul 9 @ New York Mets 1:10 PM
Fri, Jul 10 @ Baltimore Orioles 7:05 PM
Sat, Jul 11 @ Baltimore Orioles 7:05 PM
Sun, Jul 12 @ Baltimore Orioles 1:35 PM
Fri, Jul 17 vs San Diego Padres 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Jul 18 vs San Diego Padres 4:10 PM
Sun, Jul 19 vs San Diego Padres 2:10 PM
Mon, Jul 20 vs San Francisco Giants 7:40 PM
Tue, Jul 21 vs San Francisco Giants 7:40 PM
Wed, Jul 22 vs San Francisco Giants 2:10 PM
Thu, Jul 23 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 PM
Fri, Jul 24 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Jul 25 @ Detroit Tigers 1:10 PM
Sun, Jul 26 @ Detroit Tigers 1:40 PM
Tue, Jul 28 @ Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Wed, Jul 29 @ Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Thu, Jul 30 @ Minnesota Twins 1:40 PM
Fri, Jul 31 @ Colorado Rockies 8:40 PM
Sat, Aug 1 @ Colorado Rockies 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sun, Aug 2 @ Colorado Rockies 3:10 PM
Tue, Aug 4 vs Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Wed, Aug 5 vs Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Thu, Aug 6 vs Minnesota Twins 7:40 PM
Fri, Aug 7 vs Chicago Cubs 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Aug 8 vs Chicago Cubs 7:10 PM
Sun, Aug 9 vs Chicago Cubs 2:10 PM
Mon, Aug 10 @ Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10 PM
Tue, Aug 11 @ Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10 PM
Wed, Aug 12 @ Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10 PM
Fri, Aug 14 @ Los Angeles Angels 9:38 PM
Sat, Aug 15 @ Los Angeles Angels 9:38 PM
Sun, Aug 16 @ Los Angeles Angels 4:07 PM
Mon, Aug 17 vs Athletics 7:40 PM
Tue, Aug 18 vs Athletics 7:40 PM
Wed, Aug 19 vs Athletics 7:40 PM
Thu, Aug 20 vs Athletics 2:10 PM
Fri, Aug 21 vs Detroit Tigers 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Aug 22 vs Detroit Tigers 7:15 PM
Sun, Aug 23 vs Detroit Tigers 2:10 PM
Tue, Aug 25 @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 PM
Wed, Aug 26 @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 PM
Thu, Aug 27 @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 PM
Fri, Aug 28 @ Cleveland Guardians 7:10 PM
Sat, Aug 29 @ Cleveland Guardians 4:10 PM
Sun, Aug 30 @ Cleveland Guardians 1:40 PM
Tue, Sep 1 vs Miami Marlins 7:40 PM
Wed, Sep 2 vs Miami Marlins 7:40 PM
Thu, Sep 3 vs Miami Marlins 7:40 PM
Fri, Sep 4 vs Toronto Blue Jays 8:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Sat, Sep 5 vs Toronto Blue Jays 7:10 PM
Sun, Sep 6 vs Toronto Blue Jays 7:20 PM Peacock
Mon, Sep 7 vs Arizona Diamondbacks 2:10 PM Available on MyFree DIRECTV for the hometeam’s local subscribers
Tue, Sep 8 vs Arizona Diamondbacks 7:40 PM
Wed, Sep 9 vs Arizona Diamondbacks 7:40 PM
Fri, Sep 11 @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 PM
Sat, Sep 12 @ Boston Red Sox 4:10 PM
Sun, Sep 13 @ Boston Red Sox 1:35 PM
Tue, Sep 15 @ Houston Astros 8:10 PM
Wed, Sep 16 @ Houston Astros 8:10 PM
Thu, Sep 17 @ Houston Astros 7:15 PM
Fri, Sep 18 @ Pittsburgh Pirates 6:40 PM
Sat, Sep 19 @ Pittsburgh Pirates 6:40 PM
Sun, Sep 20 @ Pittsburgh Pirates 1:35 PM
Tue, Sep 22 vs Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Wed, Sep 23 vs Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM
Thu, Sep 24 vs Chicago White Sox 2:10 PM
Fri, Sep 25 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 PM
Sat, Sep 26 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:10 PM
Sun, Sep 27 vs Cleveland Guardians 3:10 PM

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How to Watch the Kansas City Royals in 2026

If you can’t make it out to the ballpark, there are plenty Kansas City Royals schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few places where you can watch the Royals’ baseball games.


Top Kansas City Royals Player in 2026

Kansas City’s remarkable, playoff-caliber about face starting in 2024 was driven in large part by the star power on their roster. Here are a few of the best Kansas City Royals players right now.

Bobby Witt Jr., Shortstop

In just four years, Witt has cemented himself as one of the league’s best players. A Gold Glove shortstop, a batting champion, a Silver Slugger, and a perennial 30-30 threat, he has collected 150 hits and stolen 30 bases in every season of his career. He only seems to be getting better.

Maikel Garcia, Third Base

In his third full season, Garcia broke out with career highs in every batting category and drastically cut down on his strikeouts. Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. form a Gold Glove, All-Star left side of the infield and the pieces of a World Series roster.

Vinnie Pasquantino, First Base

The power-hitting first baseman had a breakout in his second full season with 32 home runs and 113 RBIs. He is one of the four major offensive producers returning for the Royals. A repeat performance would go a long way for KC’s playoff chances.

Isaac Collins – Second Base

In a late offseason trade between Kansas City and Milwaukee, the Royals acquired Collins, who finished fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting a year ago with the Brewers. In 130 games, he hit 22 doubles, stole 16 bases, posted a strikeout-to-walk ratio of less than 2:1 and slugged .411. He adds another capable bat to a lineup in need of offensive playmakers.

Salvador Perez, Catcher/Designated Hitter

The 15-year veteran is still playing at All-Star form. Last season he hit 30 home runs and drove in 100 RBIs — his first 30-homer season since 2021. One of the best players in Royals history is, in year 16, still one of the most valuable pieces of this roster.

Jac Caglianone – Outfield, First Base, Designated Hitter

The 22-year-old left-handed power hitter has had Royals fans giddy with anticipation for years, but in limited action last year, it was to mixed results. In 62 games he batted just .157 with a .295 slugging percentage, struggling against both righties and lefties. Still just 22, Caglianone possesses the potential to be a middle-of-the-order bat the Royals are counting on for their future.

Noah Cameron, Pitcher

After finishing fourth in Rookie of the Year voting, Cameron gives the Royals a potential elite arm. In year one he went 9-7 with a 2.99 ERA and held opposing batters to a .279 on-base percentage against. With more offense behind him, his record should be a better reflection of his performance.

Kris Bubic, Pitcher

Bubic made his first All-Star team in his first full year as a starter since 2022. On the year he went 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts. He struggled at times with walks but set a career high in strikeouts and a new low in home runs allowed.

Cole Ragans, Pitcher

Ragans is likely the Opening Day starter. An All-Star in the 2024 season who went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA and made a run at the AL Cy Young, Ragans was limited to just 13 starts in 2025. If he returns fully healthy, he is the tip of the spear for this Royals rotation.

Carter Jensen, Catcher (Prospect)

The number 18 overall prospect in Major League Baseball, Jensen could be pushing for an Opening Day roster spot at catcher now that Salvador Perez is largely a DH. In 2025, he batted .290 with 20 home runs and elite exit velocity across Double-A and Triple-A.

Blake Mitchell, Catcher (Prospect)

Mitchell is probably a few years away, but he’s another offensive-minded catcher in the Royals system. A two-time Player of the Year in Texas, he was drafted eighth overall in 2023, battled injuries for a few years, but is now back as a player to keep an eye on.

Kansas City Royals Rivalries

Here’s a look at the top Royals rivalries to watch out for this season.

The Show-Me Series: Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Though they play in different leagues, the Royals and Cardinals are separated by just 240 miles on I-70 and get together every season. Known as the I-70 Series or the Show-Me Series, the rivalry has its origins in the 1985 World Series, where the Royals overcame a 3-1 series deficit to win in seven. This year, Kansas City will travel to St. Louis from May 15-17 and host the Cardinals from June 18-21.

DATE OPPONENT TIME
Fri, 5/15 @ St. Louis Cardinals 8:15 p.m.
Sat, 5/16 @ St. Louis Cardinals 2:15 p.m.
Sun, 5/17 @ St. Louis Cardinals 2:15 p.m.
Thu, 6/18 vs St. Louis Cardinals 7:40 p.m.
Fri, 6/19 vs St. Louis Cardinals 8:10 p.m.
Sun, 6/21 vs St. Louis Cardinals 2:10 p.m.

Royals vs. Detroit Tigers

The Tigers are one of the teams standing in the way of Kansas City’s World Series quest. Detroit, with their elite pitching staff, likely enters the season as the divisional favorites, but the Royals have the talent to beat those odds.

DATE OPPONENT TIME TV
Tue, 4/14 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 p.m.
Wed, 4/15 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 p.m.
Thu, 4/16 @ Detroit Tigers 1:10 p.m.
Fri, 5/8 vs Detroit Tigers 7:40 p.m.
Sat, 5/9 vs Detroit Tigers 7:10 p.m.
Sun, 5/10 vs Detroit Tigers 7:20 p.m. Peacock
Thu, 7/23 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 p.m.
Fri, 7/24 @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 p.m.
Sat, 7/25 @ Detroit Tigers 1:10 p.m.
Sun, 7/26 @ Detroit Tigers 1:40 p.m.
Fri, 8/21 vs Detroit Tigers 8:10 p.m.
Sat, 8/22 vs Detroit Tigers 7:15 p.m. FOX
Sun, 8/23 vs Detroit Tigers 2:10 p.m.

Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians

Another competitor for the AL Central heading into 2026, Kansas City may have the edge here. The Royals took multiple steps to address their woeful offense, while Cleveland is hoping 2025 was just a blip.

DATE OPPONENT TIME
Mon, 4/6 @ Cleveland Guardians 6:10 p.m.
Tue, 4/7 @ Cleveland Guardians 6:10 p.m.
Wed, 4/8 @ Cleveland Guardians 1:10 p.m.
Mon, 5/4 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 p.m.
Tue, 5/5 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 p.m.
Wed, 5/6 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 p.m.
Thu, 5/7 vs Cleveland Guardians 2:10 p.m.
Fri, 8/28 @ Cleveland Guardians 7:10 p.m.
Sat, 8/29 @ Cleveland Guardians 4:10 p.m.
Sun, 8/30 @ Cleveland Guardians 1:40 p.m.
Fri, 9/25 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:40 p.m.
Sat, 9/26 vs Cleveland Guardians 7:10 p.m.
Sun, 9/27 vs Cleveland Guardians 3:10 p.m.

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