How to Watch Upcoming Kansas City Royals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: August 13, 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 49-73 (5th in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with KC @ LAA on August 14, 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 Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels on August 14, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and Royals.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels on August 15, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and Royals.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels on August 16, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV and Royals.TV.
How to Watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals on August 17, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals on August 18, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals on August 19, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals on August 20, 2026
You can watch Athletics vs Kansas City Royals for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals on August 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, and Royals.TV.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals on August 22, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Tigers.TV.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals on August 23, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Tigers.TV.
Recent Kansas City Royals Games & Where They Aired
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Aug 12
Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers 2-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, SportsNet LA -
Aug 11
Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers 4-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, SportsNet LA -
Aug 10
Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, SportsNet LA -
Aug 9
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals 10-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Marquee Sports Net -
Aug 8
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals 3-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Marquee Sports Net -
Aug 7
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals 6-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Royals.TV, KCTV5 -
Aug 6
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals 4-3 Aired on: ESPN -
Aug 5
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Royals.TV -
Aug 4
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals 2-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Royals.TV -
Aug 2
Kansas City Royals @ Colorado Rockies 1-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rockies.TV
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 |
| Tigers.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Kansas City Royals Games?
Across the 163 scheduled Kansas City Royals games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | 154 of 163 | 94% |
| Royals.TV | 152 of 163 | 93% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 62 of 163 | 38% |
| Fubo | 59 of 163 | 36% |
| YouTube TV | 38 of 163 | 23% |
| CLEGuardians.TV | 13 of 163 | 8% |
| Tigers.TV | 12 of 163 | 7% |
| Twins.TV | 11 of 163 | 7% |
| Fubo Elite | 10 of 163 | 6% |
| ESPN+ | 9 of 163 | 6% |
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
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:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: August 13, 2026