There’s a quirk in the Royals’ schedule this week — and the broadcast plans, too
The 2026 World Cup has started and this week we will see the first big effect on the Royals.
Parking for Royals home games has changed slightly because of the soccer. The World Cup also will affect the I-70 rivalry, which will be renewed this week when the Cardinals come to town. The Royals and Cardinals will meet for a three-game series that will last four days.
That’s different, right? It’s because there won’t be a game Saturday at Kauffman Stadium because Ecuador will face Curaçao in a World Cup match.
Broadcast coverage will be a little funky too.
Thursday’s game will be simulcast on KCTV-5, which is a traditional over-the-air option, but Friday’s will only be available as a streaming option on Apple TV. That’s a rare TV quirk for back-to-back games.
Here is how to watch or listen to the Royals’ games this week.
Monday: at Nationals, 5:45 p.m. (Royals.TV and 96.5 The Fan)
Tuesday: at Nationals, 5:45 p.m. (Royals.TV and 96.5 The Fan)
Wednesday: at Nationals, 12:45 p.m. (Royals.TV and 96.5 The Fan)
Thursday: vs. Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. (Royals.TV, KCTV-5 and 96.5 The Fan)
Friday: vs. Cardinals, 7:15 p.m. (Apple TV and 96.5 The Fan)
Sunday: vs. Cardinals, 1:10 p.m. (Royals.TV and 96.5 The Fan)
This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM.
