Royals announce game times for 2021 season, including opening day
The Royals plan to have fans back for the 2021 season, starting with opening day.
On Thursday, the Royals announced game times for the season, beginning with the opener against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, April 1. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m.
After an off day on Friday, April 2, the Royals and Rangers will finish the series with a pair of 1:10 p.m. games on April 3 and 4.
The Royals said all weeknight games will begin at 7:10 p.m. this season. With the exception of opening day, the weekday games will start at 1:10 p.m.
Saturday home games will start at either 1:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m. or 6:10 p.m. All Sunday games at Kauffman Stadium will begin at 1:10 p.m., except for the season finale on Oct. 3, which is 2:10 p.m.
The Royals haven’t finalized the number of fans who will be allowed into Kauffman Stadium, but season-ticket holders will have the first chance to attend games.
This story was originally published February 11, 2021 at 1:41 PM.
