How to Watch Upcoming Kansas City Royals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: May 11, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Kansas City Royals this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Kansas City enter this stretch at 19-22 (3rd in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with KC @ CHW on May 12, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.

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How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on May 12, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, CHSN

You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on May 13, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, CHSN

You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on May 14, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, CHSN

You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 15, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM CDT Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Cardinals.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Royals.TV
$12.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM CDT Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Cardinals.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Royals.TV
$12.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals on May 17, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM CDT Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Cardinals.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Royals.TV
$12.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals on May 18, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, NESN

You can watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals on May 19, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, NESN

You can watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals on May 20, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, NESN

You can watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals on May 22, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Week: 21 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Mariners.TV, Royals.TV, KCTV5

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Mariners.TV, and Royals.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Mariners.TV
$12.99/mo
Royals.TV
$12.99/mo

Recent Kansas City Royals Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Kansas City Royals Games

Service Price Free Trial
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
DirecTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Royals.TV $12.99/mo No
Cardinals.TV $12.99/mo No
Mariners.TV $12.99/mo No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Kansas City Royals Game?

To cover every network carrying Kansas City Royals games this season, you'd need 1 service:

Fubo: $73.99/mo
$73.99/mo total

But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:

Fubo — free for 7 days
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
DirecTV Stream — free for 5 days

That means you can watch Kansas City Royals for 19 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Kansas City Royals (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Kansas City Royals game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:

Kansas City Royals · MLB
Record: 19-22
3rd in AL Cent

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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