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Join the Excitement at the 2026 Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium

December 3, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—For the fourth consecutive year, the Kansas City Royals are thrilled to announce the return of Royals Rally. Fans can experience an unforgettable day filled with activities, autographs and exclusive experiences on Saturday, Jan, 31, at Kauffman Stadium. Fans can choose between two ticket packages:

  • VIP Tickets

Royals Sign RHP Alex Lange to One-Year Contract

November 20, 2025

The Kansas City Royals today announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Alex Lange. Kansas City now has 40 players on its Major League Reserve List. Lange, 30, appeared in just 1 game for Detroit in 2025—his fifth Major League season—after beginning the season on the 60-day Injured List with

Royals Announce 2026 Spring Training Home Game Times

November 19, 2025

In conjunction with the Texas Rangers and Surprise Stadium, the Kansas City Royals today announced home game times for their 32-game exhibition schedule for 2026. Game dates and opponents were announced earlier this month. Game times are subject to change. The Royals will begin their 24th season in the Cactus

Bobby Witt Jr., Noah Cameron and Maikel Garcia Earn 2025 Royals Team Awards

November 17, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced their 2025 team award winners today, which were voted on by the Kansas City Chapter of the BBWAA. Bobby Witt Jr. was named the Les Milgram Player of the Year, an award named in honor of the late Kansas City businessman, community leader and Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. Named First Team All-MLB

November 13, 2025

Major League Baseball tonight announced its First and Second All-MLB Teams. Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. was named First Team All-MLB at shortstop for the second consecutive season. Major League Baseball introduced the All-MLB Team Awards in 2019 to give a more comprehensive honor that covered the full breadth of

Royals Acquire RHP Mason Black from Giants

November 11, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Black from the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Logan Martin. Black was designated for assignment by the Giants last week. Including Black, Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 37. Black, 25, had just one stint

Royals Acquire Outfielder Kameron Misner from Rays

November 10, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired outfielder Kameron Misner (MYZE-ner) from the Tampa Bay Rays for a Player to be Named Later or cash considerations. Misner was designated for assignment by the Rays last week. Misner, 27, played in 71 games with Tampa Bay in 2025 and hit

Royals Hire Marcus Thames as Hitting Coach

November 10, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Marcus Thames (TEMS) to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach and Connor Dawson, who was hired as Hitting Coach last

Royals Announce 2026 Regular Season Home Game Times

November 10, 2025

The Kansas City Royals today announced their 2026 regular season home game times. The regular season scheduled was released in August. All game times are subject to change. After a 3-game series in Atlanta vs. the Braves on March 26, 28 and 29 to begin the season, the Royals will

Bobby Witt Jr. Named Rawlings Platinum Glove Award Winner

November 10, 2025

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. tonight was named the 2025 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winner for the American League. The award, which recognizes the top defensive player in each league via fan voting, was first established in 2011. Witt Jr. is the second Royals player to win Rawlings Platinum Glove

Bobby Witt Jr. Named 2025 Silver Slugger Award Winner

November 7, 2025

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the winner of the 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced tonight by Louisville Slugger. Witt Jr. was one of three finalists among American League shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña. Including Witt Jr., the Royals had

Royals Hire Connor Dawson As Hitting Coach

November 7, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Connor Dawson to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach. Dawson, 32, spent the last four seasons as a Hitting Coach

Royals Hire New President of Business Operations

November 6, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today that Cullen Maxey has joined the organization as President of Business Operations and will oversee all departments outside of baseball operations. Brooks Sherman, who previously held that title, will take on a new role as President of Real Estate and Development. “This is an

Royals exercise 2026 option with FanDuel Sports Network

November 5, 2025

The Kansas City Royals today announced that they have exercised their 2026 option with Main Street Sports Group, the owner of FanDuel Sports Network. During the 2026 season, Royals broadcasts will remain available across FanDuel Sports Network’s ubiquitous access model, including cable, satellite and vMVPD packages, TV Everywhere (TVE) streaming

Royals Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule

November 5, 2025

In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Royals today announced their 32-game exhibition schedule for 2026. Game times will be announced at a later date. The Royals will begin their 24th season in the Cactus League on Friday, Feb. 20 as the road team vs. the Texas Rangers at Surprise

Royals Announce Two-Year Contract with Salvador Perez

November 4, 2025

The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contact agreement with catcher Salvador Perez through the 2027 season. “Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most important players this franchise has ever had,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager J.J. Picollo. “We had the option for next year, but

Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia Named 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners

November 3, 2025

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and third baseman Maikel Garcia were named winners of 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, as announced tonight by Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards honor the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League and

Three Royals Named Finalists for 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards

October 16, 2025

Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. this morning announced the finalists for the 2025 Gold Glove Awards. The American League finalists include three Kansas City Royals: shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., third baseman Maikel Garcia and center fielder Kyle Isbel. This is Witt Jr.’s second time being a finalist (he won the award

Mike Jirschele Retires After 38-Year Career with Royals Organization

October 10, 2025

The Kansas City Royals announced today that Mike Jirschele (jursh-LEE) is retiring following a 38-year career with the Royals organization. Jirsch has served in many roles in the organization, first as a player in Kansas City’s minor league system from 1988-89. He was selected by Texas in the 5th round

Tonight's game has been postponed

April 23, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s game between the Rockies and Royals has been postponed. The teams will play a traditional (single admission) doubleheader tomorrow starting at 1:10 p.m. CT. Fans holding game tickets or parking tickets for the originally scheduled game on Wednesday, April 23 at

Royals Announce Opening Day Roster

March 27, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals this morning selected the contract of infielder Cavan Biggio to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster. Earlier this week, the Royals selected the contract of outfielder Mark Canha and placed three pitchers on the 15-day Injured List, including right-handed pitchers Alec Marsh

The Royals are proud to welcome new partners for the 2025 season

March 26, 2025

In 2025, the Royals are proud to welcome a diverse array of new and returning corporate partners to join in supporting the team on the field and providing fans with an amazing experience at The K. Long-term Official Grocery partner Price Chopper will continue to offer exciting Royals offers via

Royals and Audacy extend partnership to bring radio broadcasts to fans

March 24, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Audacy announced a multi-year extension to their radio broadcast partnership. 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM), Kansas City’s first full-time FM Sports station, will serve as the team’s flagship station, airing Spring Training, regular and postseason games. Games will also be streamed via

Royals acquire outfielder Mark Canha from Milwaukee

March 22, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Royals announced this morning that they have acquired outfielder Mark Canha (CAN-uh) from Milwaukee for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Canha was a non-roster invite in Major League camp with the Brewers. He is in today’s starting lineup and will wear No. 21. Canha,

Royals and FanDuel Sports Network announce 2025 television schedule

March 17, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals and FanDuel Sports Network today announced the team’s 2025 regular season television schedule, with all 162 games airing regionally or nationally. FanDuel Sports Network will televise 154 regular season games. Eight other games are scheduled for Major League Baseball’s national television package: Saturday, May 3