{"id":2370613,"date":"2026-04-13T06:21:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2370613"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:21:59","slug":"kctv5-to-broadcast-10-royals-games-in-2026-including-home-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kctv5-to-broadcast-10-royals-games-in-2026-including-home-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"KCTV5 to Broadcast 10 Royals Games in 2026, Including Home Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Kansas+City%2C+MO&amp;city=Kansas+City&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=KCTV5+to+Broadcast+10+Royals+Games+in+2026%2C+Including+Home+Opener&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmo%2Fkansas-city%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fkctv5-to-broadcast-10-kansas-city-royals-games-in-2026%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got story updates?<\/span> Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"news-image-wrapper\"><span class=\"news-image-caption\">KCTV5&#8217;s expanded Royals broadcast deal brings the team&#8217;s action to fans across the Midwest in a visually dynamic way.<\/span><span class=\"news-image-attribution\"><b>Kansas City<\/b> Today<\/span><\/div>\n<p>KCTV5 has announced a partnership with the Kansas City Royals to simulcast the team&#8217;s home opener and 9 additional regular season games during the 2026 season. The broadcasts will reach up to 18 markets across 8 states, offering a free viewing experience for fans. The partnership goes beyond just game coverage, as KCTV5 will also highlight the Royals&#8217; community outreach and impact initiatives.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>This partnership is a significant development for Kansas City baseball fans, as it marks the first time the Royals&#8217; home opener will be available for free over-the-air broadcast since 2007. It&#8217;s an opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate the team&#8217;s positive impact on the city.<\/p>\n<h2>The details<\/h2>\n<p>The broadcast schedule includes the Royals&#8217; home opener against the Minnesota Twins on March 30, 2026, as well as 9 other regular season games against opponents like the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and St. Louis Cardinals. KCTV5 will share the Royals&#8217; community outreach efforts and showcase how the team is making a difference in Kansas City.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Royals&#8217; home opener will be broadcast on March 30, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>KCTV5 will simulcast 10 Royals games throughout the 2026 regular season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"news-callout-box\">\n<h2>The players<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>KCTV5<\/h3>\n<p>A television station serving the Kansas City metropolitan area, owned by Gray Media Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Kansas City Royals<\/h3>\n<p>A professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, and a member of the American League Central division of Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Curtis Miles<\/h3>\n<p>The general manager of KCTV5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Cullen Maxey<\/h3>\n<p>The president of business operations for the Kansas City Royals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Kansas+City%2C+MO&amp;city=Kansas+City&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=KCTV5+to+Broadcast+10+Royals+Games+in+2026%2C+Including+Home+Opener&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmo%2Fkansas-city%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fkctv5-to-broadcast-10-kansas-city-royals-games-in-2026%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got photos?<\/span> Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/span><\/a>        <\/div>\n<h2>What they\u2019re saying<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-quotes\">\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe&#8217;re thrilled to partner with the Royals again in 2026 to provide free over-the-air Royals games to a championship fan base here in Kansas City. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to bringing quality sports entertainment to the community we serve, and we&#8217;re proud to also highlight the exceptional work the Royals do to make Kansas City better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Curtis Miles, KCTV5 General Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe know that KCTV5 helped bring the personalities and talents of our exciting team to a broader audience, so we&#8217;re thrilled to continue and grow our partnership. We want to build those connections with fans, and we&#8217;re thrilled they can continue to access our games on cable, streaming, and local TV.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Cullen Maxey, Royals President of Business Operations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n<p>Fans can visit KCTV5.com for more information about the broadcast schedule and times for the Royals games.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-highlight-box\">\n<h2>The takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>This partnership between KCTV5 and the Kansas City Royals is a win-win for the community, as it not only brings the excitement of Royals baseball to a wider audience, but also highlights the team&#8217;s positive impact on the city through their community outreach initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>\n      window.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n        FB.init({\n          appId: '179692745920433',\n          cookie: true,\n          xfbml: true,\n          version: 'v17.0'\n        });\n        FB.AppEvents.logPageView();\n      };\n      (function(d, s, id){\n        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n        if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n        js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n        js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n      }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source nationaltoday.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a KCTV5&#8217;s expanded Royals broadcast deal brings the team&#8217;s action to fans across the Midwest in a visually dynamic way.Kansas City Today KCTV5 has announced a partnership with the Kansas City Royals to simulcast the team&#8217;s home opener and 9 additional regular season games during the 2026 season. 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