KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals were back home at Kauffman Stadium for their 2026 regular season home opener.
The Royals hosted AL Central rival Minnesota Twins.
LINK | Check KSHB 41 Weather's Lauren Rainson gameday forecast
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5:30 p.m. | The Royals won their regular season home opener against the Twins 3-1.
It's good to be home!#HEYHEYHEYHEY pic.twitter.com/ey99toe5IY
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 30, 2026
3:50 p.m. | Kyle Isbel hit the first Royals home run at Kauffman Stadium this season.
Kyle Isbel with the first #Royals HR at The K this season.
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) March 30, 2026
2-run shot to left in the bottom of the 2nd gives them a 2-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/yScSwW5SDz
3:10 p.m. | The son of former Royal Terrance Gore threw the first pitch to Alex Gordon.
Gore, who was part of KC's 2015 World Series squad, passed away earlier this year.
Nice gesture by the #Royals to have Terrance Gore’s son throw out the first pitch to Alex Gordon.
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) March 30, 2026
Strike right down the middle, too. pic.twitter.com/IscZTxSQOL
3 p.m. | Kansas City royalty Patrick Mahomes is sitting front row for the home opener.
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sitting front row for the #Royals home opener pic.twitter.com/5OhCdsqL3J
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) March 30, 2026
2 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports' Matt Foster was on the field as the team warmed up.
First pitch of the home opener is about an hour away.
1:40 p.m. | Royals Chairman/CEO John Sherman acknowledged Monday that the team feels a sense of urgency in deciding where it will play beyond the 2031 season, when its lease at aging but beloved Kauffman Stadium is due to expire.
“It's always dangerous to set a deadline, but I think the pace is picking up,” Sherman said before the Royals played their home opener Monday against the Minnesota Twins.
Watch Sherman's full comments in the video player below.
12:10 p.m. | Royals Chairman/CEO John Sherman, GM J.J. Picollo, manager Matt Quatraro and catcher Salvador Perez spoke Monday morning about the 2026 season. You can watch their remarks in the video players below.
8:05 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lauren Rainson says the weather for today's home opener will be warm but windy.
7:25 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsay Shively talked to Royals star Jac Caglianone during Spring Training about the upcoming season.
6:25 a.m. | Royals President of Business Operations Cullen Maxey says he's excited about the season ahead with all the young talent.
6:12 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsay Shively caught up with several fans at Spring Training about their predictions for the upcoming season.
5:45 a.m. | Royals VP of ticket sales Kayla Shively talked about the change in outfield fences.
5:20 a.m. | The Royals say there are only a limited number of tickets remaining for today's game.
5:15 a.m. | Parking lots for today's home opener will open at 9 a.m., and stadium gates will open at noon.
4:45 a.m. | Royals Senior Director Curt Nelson turns the Kauffman Stadium lights on for the first time this season.
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