Summary
The Kansas City Royals start their 2026 Major League Baseball season against the Atlanta Braves. The game takes place on March 27, 2026, at Truist Field in Atlanta. Both teams made several player changes during the off-season to improve their chances this year.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Royals play against the Atlanta Braves on March 27, 2026, at 7:15 PM ET.
- The game will be shown on MLB Kansas City Royals local channel and MLB.TV.
- The Royals finished the 2025 season with an 82-80 record.
- Bobby Witt Jr. is a key player for the Royals, leading with 184 hits in 2025.
- The Braves have a new manager, Walt Weiss, after ending their postseason streak last year.
- Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves; he had a 2.58 ERA in 2025.
- Cole Ragans will pitch for the Royals; he had a 4.67 ERA in 2025.
- The game is available to stream on Fubo, which offers a free trial for viewers.