How to Watch Upcoming Kansas City Royals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: April 20, 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 7-15 (5th in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with BAL @ KC on April 20, 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.
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals on April 20, 2026
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals on April 21, 2026
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals on April 22, 2026
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals on April 24, 2026
You can watch Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals on April 25, 2026
You can watch Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals on April 26, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 28, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 29, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics on April 30, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Athletics for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners on May 1, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for Apple TV.
Recent Kansas City Royals Games & Where They Aired
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Apr 19
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees 0-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, YES -
Apr 18
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees 4-13 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, YES -
Apr 17
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees 2-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, YES -
Apr 16
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers 9-10 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Tigers.TV -
Apr 15
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Tigers.TV -
Apr 14
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Tigers.TV -
Apr 12
Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals 6-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, CHSN -
Apr 11
Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals 0-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, SNC+ -
Apr 10
Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals 0-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, SNC+ -
Apr 9
Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals 2-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, CSNA
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 |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Royals.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/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 2 services:
Peacock: $7.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
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 2 services at $81.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Kansas City Royals games covered.
Last updated: April 20, 2026