How to Watch Upcoming Kansas City Royals Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: June 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 32-45 (5th in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with STL @ KC on June 21, 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 St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals on June 21, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Cardinals.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 22, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 23, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 24, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on June 27, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox on June 28, 2026
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals on June 30, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals on July 1, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, and Rays.TV.
Recent Kansas City Royals Games & Where They Aired
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Jun 19
St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals 5-6 Aired on: Apple TV -
Jun 18
St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals 6-14 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV, KCTV5 -
Jun 17
Kansas City Royals @ Washington Nationals 6-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Jun 16
Kansas City Royals @ Washington Nationals 4-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Jun 15
Kansas City Royals @ Washington Nationals 3-7 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Nationals.TV -
Jun 14
Houston Astros @ Kansas City Royals 0-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Space City Home Network -
Jun 13
Houston Astros @ Kansas City Royals 8-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Space City Home Network -
Jun 12
Houston Astros @ Kansas City Royals 10-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, Space City Home Network, Royals.TV, KCTV5 -
Jun 11
Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals 4-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rangers Sports Network -
Jun 10
Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals 6-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rangers Sports Network
Streaming Services That Carry Kansas City Royals Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 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 |
| Rays.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 1 service:
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 1 service at $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: June 20, 2026