SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – Kansas City Royals baseball is returning to KY3.
This broadcast partnership will bring select Royals games to fans for free in up to 18 markets, including Springfield, covering eight states while also highlighting the team’s significant community outreach and impact initiatives.
This second year of the successful partnership features a historic moment for Kansas City baseball fans: the broadcast of the Royals’ home opener on Monday, March 30, against the Minnesota Twins, which marks the first time since 2007 that the home opener will be broadcast for free over-the-air in Kansas City.
Throughout the 2026 season, the expected broadcast schedule includes:
 March 30 – vs. Minnesota Twins (Home Opener) April 3 – vs. Milwaukee Brewers April 24 – vs. Los Angeles Angels May 22 – vs. Seattle Mariners June 12 – vs. Houston Astros June 19 – vs. St. Louis Cardinals July 17 – vs. San Diego Padres August 7 – vs. Chicago Cubs August 21 – vs. Detroit Tigers September 7 – vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Labor Day)
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