{"id":2357675,"date":"2026-04-03T22:38:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2357675"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:38:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:38:56","slug":"royals-tv-launch-signals-new-streaming-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-tv-launch-signals-new-streaming-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals.TV launch signals new streaming era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-image\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The <strong>Kansas City Royals<\/strong> are stepping into a new era of local broadcasting with the launch of <strong>Royals.TV<\/strong>, a direct-to-consumer streaming platform designed to give fans in-market access to games all season long.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Major League Baseball\u2019s broader push into local streaming, the service removes traditional blackout restrictions for fans within the Royals\u2019 home television territory, offering a more flexible way to watch regular-season games.<\/p>\n<p>The platform arrives with multiple pricing tiers. A seasonal Royals. The TV package is set at $99.99, while a bundled option includes MLB.TV comes in at $199.99. Monthly plans are also available, starting at $19.99, with bundle options at $39.99. Each package includes a seven-day free trial. Watch below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to Royals.TV | Your New Home for Kansas City Royals Baseball\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZyAgsMbFro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>MLB will handle the production and distribution of Royals games throughout the 2026 season, featuring a roster led by All-Stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, as well as emerging talent like Jac Caglianone.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond streaming, the rollout also includes a wide distribution footprint across traditional providers, with channel availability spanning DirecTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, and other regional carriers, ensuring access across both digital and linear platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The move reflects MLB\u2019s continued effort to modernize how local audiences engage with the game, shifting toward direct access and subscription flexibility as regional sports network models continue to evolve.<\/p>\n<p>For Royals fans, the pitch is simple. Fewer barriers. 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