KANSAS CITY, MO. -
In conjunction with the Texas Rangers and Surprise Stadium, the Royals today announced home game times for their 2027 exhibition schedule. Game dates and opponents were announced in September. Game dates and times are subject to change.
The Royals will begin their 25th season in the Cactus League on Friday, Feb. 19 as the home team vs. the Rangers at Surprise Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. CT. The Royals 2nd home game on Sunday, Feb. 21 vs. the Angels is also scheduled for 1:35 p.m. CT.
The Royals remaining 13 home games will start 5 minutes after the hour, including 9 games at 2:05 p.m. CT, 1 game at 3:05 p.m. CT, 1 game at 7:05 p.m. CT and 2 games at 8:05 p.m. CT. The 3:05 p.m. CT game and 2 games at 8:05 p.m. CT are all after Daylight Saving begins on Sunday, March 14.
Kansas City’s spring schedule features 15 home games in total, plus 2 games as the visiting team vs. the Rangers on March 8 and March 18.
The Royals will play 30 games in 30 days next spring, including a pair of split-squad games on Feb. 24 vs. the Cubs and at the Padres, and on March 17 vs. the Mariners and at the Guardians. The Royals are scheduled for two off days during Cactus League play, on March 2 and March 15.
The Royals will face every other Cactus League team at least twice, including 1 home game and 1 road game. They’ll play 3 games vs. the Rangers and Giants.
The Royals final Cactus League game is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at the Athletics. After four off days, the Royals will host their regular season opener at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Twins on Thursday, March 25, which will mark the earliest Opening Day in franchise history.
A complete Spring Training schedule is attached.