The Kansas City Royals are stepping into a new era of local broadcasting with the launch of Royals.TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming platform designed to give fans in-market access to games all season long.
As part of Major League Baseball’s broader push into local streaming, the service removes traditional blackout restrictions for fans within the Royals’ home television territory, offering a more flexible way to watch regular-season games.
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:
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.
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.
The move reflects MLB’s 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.
For Royals fans, the pitch is simple. Fewer barriers. More baseball.
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