These 10 Royals games this season will be broadcast on local television stations
Key Takeaways
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- 10 games will air on KCTV and/or KSMO in 2026.
- Schedule lists dates from March 30 home opener through Sept. 7 vs. Diamondbacks.
- Final cable, satellite and other linear viewing details announced shortly before March 27.
The Royals say the final details of how fans can watch their 2026 games on cable, satellite or another linear method will be announced shortly before the season opener on March 27.
Tuning to the new Royals.TV won’t be the only way to watch the team this season.
The Royals announced these 10 games will air on KCTV (Ch. 5) and/or KSMO (Ch. 62):
- March 30: vs. Twins (home opener)
- April 24: vs. Angels
- May 22: vs. Mariners
- June 12: vs Astros
- June 18: vs. Cardinals
- July 17: vs. Padres
- Aug. 7: vs. Cubs
- Aug. 21: vs. Tigers
- Sept. 4: vs. Blue Jays
- Sept. 7: vs. Diamondbacks
Those games will be a simulcast of the Royals.TV broadcast.
Games on FS1
The Royals will have four games on FS1 and Royals.TV.
- April 4: vs. Brewers
- April 20: vs. Orioles
- May 23: vs. Mariners
- May 30 at Rangers
More games may air on FS1 if Fox should decide to air them.
13 national broadcasts
Royals.TV will air 149 games this season, but fans will need a different way to watch these 13.
- March 28 at Braves (Fox)
- April 3: vs. Brewers (Apple TV)
- April 26: vs. Angels (Peacock)
- May 1: at Mariners (Apple TV)
- May 10: vs Tigers (Peacock)
- May 25: vs. Yankees (ESPN)
- June 5: at Twins (Apple TV)
- June 13: vs. Astros (Fox)
- June 19: vs. Cardinals (Apple TV)
- July 5: vs. Phillies (Peacock)
- Aug. 22: vs. Tigers (Fox)
- Sept. 6: vs. Blue Jays (Peacock)
- Sept. 17: at Astros (Fox)
This story was originally published March 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM.
Pete Grathoff
The Kansas City Star