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Kansas City Royals 2026 MLB Season Outlook: Schedule, Odds & Tickets

An underwhelming campaign arose in Kansas City as the Royals finished 82-80 in 2025. This was a disappointment because they were entering 2025 as playoff hopefuls. Coming off an ALDS appearance in 2024, such an expectation wasn’t too far-fetched since the Royals had a balanced roster.

Their pitching staff recorded a 3.55 ERA in 2024, good enough for second in the AL, while the offense ranked sixth in the AL in runs scored. Nothing went right as inconsistent play loomed among the team – the Royals finished September with a 12-13 record after going a combined 31-21 in July and August.

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In 2025, Kansas City’s offense batted .247, good enough for 15th in MLB. Their offense recorded 1,342 hits and hit 159 home runs. The Royals’ pitching staff placed sixth in the majors in ERA, recording a 3.73 ERA.

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Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. recorded 184 hits on a .295 batting average and stole 38 bases. Vinnie Pasquantino hit 32 home runs and 113 RBIs, leading the offense in these categories. Michael Wacha proved himself after recording a 3.86 ERA in 172.2 innings, while Michael Lorenzen struck out 127 batters.

Veteran catcher Salvador Perez resigned for two more seasons, and ex-Rays outfielder Kameron Misner was traded to Kansas City to kickstart the offseason. In December, Ángel Zerpa was sent to the Brewers for Issac Collins, while Lane Thomas signed a one-year deal. Left-handed reliever Matt Strahm joined the Royals via trade – the Phillies sent him in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan. Things didn’t stop there as skipper Matt Quatraro received a contract extension on January 4th, Pasquantino resigned for two years, and Aaron Sanchez and Héctor Neris were brought in to solidify pitching depth. Outfielder Starling Marte joined the Royals on March 2nd, signing a one-year deal.

A fairly busy offseason helped Kansas City bolster its roster. However, consistency is key if the Royals want to be in the mix. Starters Seth Lugo, Kris Bubic and Cole Ragans need to stay healthy to back Wacha up and prevent the bullpen from being overused in games. Jonathan India needs to perform in order for the offense to prevent a similar slip-up. India batted .233 last season and recorded 116 hits.

According to DraftKings, Kansas City has -105 odds to make the playoffs and +3000 odds to win the World Series.

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Kansas City Royals schedule:

Mar 27, 2026@ AtlantaL 6-00-1 C. Sale(1-0)C. Ragans(0-1)
Mar 28, 2026@ AtlantaL 6-20-2 O. Bido(1-0)C. Estevez(0-1)
Mar 29, 2026@ AtlantaW 4-11-2 S. Lugo(1-0)G. Holmes(0-1)L. Erceg(1)
Mar 30, 2026vs MinnesotaW 3-12-2 K. Bubic(1-0)S. Woods Richardson(0-1)J. Schreiber(1)
DATEOPPTIME / TVVENUEHOME STARTERAWAY STARTERBUY TICKETS
Apr 1, 2026vs Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium N. Cameron(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $10.20
Apr 2, 2026vs Minnesota2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium C. Ragans(0-1, 9.00 ERA)T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 3, 2026vs Milwaukee7:45 pmATVKauffman Stadium M. Wacha(0-0, 0.00 ERA)C. Patrick(0-0, 2.08 ERA)Tickets Starting at $16.80
Apr 4, 2026vs Milwaukee4:10 pmFS1Kauffman Stadium S. Lugo(1-0, 0.00 ERA)B. Sproat(0-0, 21.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $15.60
Apr 5, 2026vs Milwaukee2:10 pmBRTVKauffman Stadium K. Bubic(-, 0.00 ERA)K. Harrison(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $11.81
Apr 6, 2026@ Cleveland6:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field T. Bibee (0-0, 5.40 ERA)N. Cameron(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $16.80
Apr 7, 2026@ Cleveland6:10 pmESUNProgressive Field G. Williams(0-1, 5.40 ERA)C. Ragans(0-1, 9.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $16.80
Apr 8, 2026@ Cleveland1:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field J. Cantillo(0-0, 4.91 ERA)M. Wacha(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $22.80
Apr 9, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium S. Lugo(1-0, 0.00 ERA)A. Kay(0-0, 3.86 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 10, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium K. Bubic(-, 0.00 ERA)D. Martin(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $13.20
Apr 11, 2026vs Chi. White Sox4:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium N. Cameron(-, 0.00 ERA)E. Fedde(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $12.00
Apr 12, 2026vs Chi. White Sox2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium C. Ragans(0-1, 9.00 ERA)S. Smith(0-1, 16.20 ERA)Tickets Starting at $13.20
Apr 14, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)M. Wacha(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $8.39
Apr 15, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $6.00
Apr 16, 2026@ Detroit1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.12
Apr 17, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees7:05 pmRYTVYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $20.40
Apr 18, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees1:35 pmRYTVYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $24.83
Apr 19, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees1:35 pmRYTVYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $21.60
Apr 20, 2026vs Baltimore7:40 pmFS1Kauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $10.80
Apr 21, 2026vs Baltimore7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $8.62
Apr 22, 2026vs Baltimore2:10 pmESUNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $10.80
Apr 24, 2026vs L.A. Angels7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.65
Apr 25, 2026vs L.A. Angels7:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $18.60
Apr 26, 2026vs L.A. Angels7:20 pmPEACKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $9.05
Apr 28, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmESUNSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $19.09
Apr 29, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmRYTVSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $18.49
Apr 30, 2026@ Athletics3:05 pmRYTVSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $20.36
May 1, 2026@ Seattle9:45 pmATVT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $30.00
May 2, 2026@ Seattle9:40 pmMRTVT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $39.60
May 3, 2026@ Seattle4:10 pmMRTVT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $24.19
May 4, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $15.60
May 5, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.32
May 6, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 7, 2026vs Cleveland2:10 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.00
May 8, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $25.24
May 9, 2026vs Detroit7:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $25.21
May 10, 2026vs Detroit7:20 pmPEACKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.87
May 12, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $8.74
May 13, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $8.74
May 14, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $10.51
May 15, 2026@ St. Louis8:15 pmCATVBusch Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 16, 2026@ St. Louis2:15 pmCATVBusch Stadium Tickets Starting at $24.00
May 17, 2026@ St. Louis2:15 pmCATVBusch Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 18, 2026vs Boston7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $28.50
May 19, 2026vs Boston7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.69
May 20, 2026vs Boston7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.34
May 22, 2026vs Seattle7:40 pmMRTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $23.86
May 23, 2026vs Seattle4:10 pm FS1Kauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $24.79
May 24, 2026vs Seattle2:10 pmMRTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $18.60
May 25, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees3:40 pmESPNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $52.87
May 26, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $33.60
May 27, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees7:40 pmAMZNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $18.47
May 29, 2026@ Texas8:05 pmRYTVGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $63.60
May 30, 2026@ Texas4:05 pmFS1Globe Life Field Tickets Starting at $21.05
May 31, 2026@ Texas2:35 pmRASNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $20.16
Jun 1, 2026@ Cincinnati7:10 pmRDTVGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $10.99
Jun 2, 2026@ Cincinnati7:10 pmRDTVGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $13.44
Jun 3, 2026@ Cincinnati7:10 pmRDTVGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $10.99
Jun 4, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.02
Jun 5, 2026@ Minnesota8:15 pmATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $20.64
Jun 6, 2026@ Minnesota2:10 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $20.64
Jun 7, 2026@ Minnesota2:10 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $19.49
Jun 9, 2026vs Texas7:40 pmRASNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $13.56
Jun 10, 2026vs Texas7:40 pmRASNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $13.56
Jun 11, 2026vs Texas2:10 pmRASNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $8.50
Jun 12, 2026vs Houston8:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $22.31
Jun 13, 2026vs Houston7:15 pmFOXKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $15.98
Jun 14, 2026vs Houston2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.78
Jun 15, 2026@ Washington6:45 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $15.60
Jun 16, 2026@ Washington6:45 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $15.60
Jun 17, 2026@ Washington1:05 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $13.72
Jun 18, 2026vs St. Louis7:40 pm CATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $42.14
Jun 19, 2026vs St. Louis8:15 pmATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $49.49
Jun 21, 2026vs St. Louis2:10 pmCATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $29.75
Jun 22, 2026@ Tampa Bay6:40 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $20.40
Jun 23, 2026@ Tampa Bay6:40 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $20.40
Jun 24, 2026@ Tampa Bay6:40 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $20.40
Jun 25, 2026@ Tampa Bay12:10 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $9.60
Jun 26, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $16.25
Jun 27, 2026@ Chi. White Sox4:10 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $14.68
Jun 28, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmRYTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $12.00
Jun 30, 2026vs Tampa Bay7:40 pmRATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.80
Jul 1, 2026vs Tampa Bay7:40 pmRATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.78
Jul 2, 2026vs Tampa Bay7:40 pmRATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $30.00
Jul 4, 2026vs Philadelphia8:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $37.12
Jul 5, 2026vs Philadelphia3:00 pmPEACKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $31.00
Jul 6, 2026vs Philadelphia2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.02
Jul 7, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmRYTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $14.88
Jul 8, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmRYTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $19.18
Jul 9, 2026@ N.Y. Mets1:10 pmRYTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $16.97
Jul 10, 2026@ Baltimore7:05 pmRYTVOriole Park at Camden Yards Tickets Starting at $24.95
Jul 11, 2026@ Baltimore7:05 pmRYTVOriole Park at Camden Yards Tickets Starting at $30.94
Jul 12, 2026@ Baltimore1:35 pmRYTVOriole Park at Camden Yards
Jul 17, 2026vs San Diego8:10 pmPDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $24.79
Jul 18, 2026vs San Diego4:10 pmPDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $30.74
Jul 19, 2026vs San Diego2:10 pmPDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $21.60
Jul 20, 2026vs San Francisco7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.78
Jul 21, 2026vs San Francisco7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.35
Jul 22, 2026vs San Francisco2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $15.13
Jul 23, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $18.00
Jul 24, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 25, 2026@ Detroit1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $32.40
Jul 26, 2026@ Detroit1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $28.15
Jul 28, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.75
Jul 29, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.68
Jul 30, 2026@ Minnesota1:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $29.63
Jul 31, 2026@ Colorado8:40 pmROTVCoors Field Tickets Starting at $21.60
Aug 1, 2026@ Colorado8:10 pmROTVCoors Field Tickets Starting at $22.80
Aug 2, 2026@ Colorado3:10 pmROTVCoors Field Tickets Starting at $19.20
Aug 4, 2026vs Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.80
Aug 5, 2026vs Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.88
Aug 6, 2026vs Minnesota7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.12
Aug 7, 2026vs Chi. Cubs8:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $53.46
Aug 8, 2026vs Chi. Cubs7:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $57.02
Aug 9, 2026vs Chi. Cubs2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $35.64
Aug 10, 2026@ L.A. Dodgers10:10 pmRYTVDodger Stadium Tickets Starting at $70.80
Aug 11, 2026@ L.A. Dodgers10:10 pmRYTVDodger Stadium Tickets Starting at $49.20
Aug 12, 2026@ L.A. Dodgers10:10 pmRYTVDodger Stadium Tickets Starting at $80.40
Aug 14, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmRYTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $7.20
Aug 15, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmRYTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $7.13
Aug 16, 2026@ L.A. Angels4:07 pmRYTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $7.20
Aug 17, 2026vs Athletics7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $13.20
Aug 18, 2026vs Athletics7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.00
Aug 19, 2026vs Athletics7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $13.20
Aug 20, 2026vs Athletics2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $11.16
Aug 21, 2026vs Detroit8:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $9.95
Aug 22, 2026vs Detroit7:15 pmFOXKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $29.84
Aug 23, 2026vs Detroit2:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $8.02
Aug 25, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmRYTVRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $16.55
Aug 26, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmRYTVRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $12.95
Aug 27, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmRYTVRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $18.40
Aug 28, 2026@ Cleveland7:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $25.20
Aug 29, 2026@ Cleveland4:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $27.60
Aug 30, 2026@ Cleveland1:40 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $25.20
Sep 1, 2026vs Miami7:40 pmMATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 2, 2026vs Miami7:40 pmMATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.53
Sep 3, 2026vs Miami7:40 pmMATVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $11.16
Sep 4, 2026vs Toronto8:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $21.60
Sep 5, 2026vs Toronto7:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.40
Sep 6, 2026vs Toronto7:20 pmPEACKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.66
Sep 7, 2026vs Arizona2:10 pmDBTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $23.94
Sep 8, 2026vs Arizona7:40 pmDBTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 9, 2026vs Arizona7:40 pmDBTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $13.20
Sep 11, 2026@ Boston7:10 pmRYTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $60.00
Sep 12, 2026@ Boston4:10 pmRYTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $57.60
Sep 13, 2026@ Boston1:35 pmRYTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $45.60
Sep 15, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmRYTVDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $23.05
Sep 16, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmRYTVDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $21.84
Sep 17, 2026@ Houston7:15 pmFOXDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $23.57
Sep 18, 2026@ Pittsburgh6:40 pmRYTVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $45.19
Sep 19, 2026@ Pittsburgh6:40 pmRYTVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $32.95
Sep 20, 2026@ Pittsburgh1:35 pmRYTVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $45.19
Sep 22, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $9.91
Sep 23, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 24, 2026vs Chi. White Sox2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $12.48
Sep 25, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $30.00
Sep 26, 2026vs Cleveland7:10 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.66
Sep 27, 2026vs Cleveland3:10 pmGDTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $24.00
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