Kansas City Royals - Record & Stats

The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Kansas City, competing in the American League, American League Central. The Royals play their home games at Kauffman Stadium and battle through a 162-game regular season each year in pursuit of a division title and a postseason berth. No name looms larger in Royals history than George Brett, the franchise's all-time home run leader with 317 (1973-1993). This page tracks the Royals throughout the 2026 season with live scores, schedules, standings, and AI-generated game recaps.

Offensively, the Royals record book is anchored by some of the most productive hitters in baseball history. George Brett holds the franchise career hits record with 3154 (1973-1993), while George Brett drove in a franchise-best 1595 runs (1973-1993). The single-season home run mark belongs to Jorge Soler, who launched 48 in 2019 — one of the defining power displays in Royals history. These all-time leaders set the standard that every current Royals hitter measures up against.

On the mound, Paul Splittorff stands atop the Royals pitching ledger with 166 career wins (1970-1984), and Kevin Appier is the franchise strikeout king with 1458 (1989-1999, 2003-2004). Jeff Montgomery closed out a franchise-record 304 games (1988-1999) out of the bullpen. Pitching has long shaped the Royals' fortunes, and these records reflect generations of arms who defined eras of Kansas City baseball.

Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973, making it 53 years old, and seats roughly 37,903 fans on a grass surface. The outfield stretches 410 feet to center field, 330 feet down the left-field line, and 330 feet down the right-field line, dimensions that shape how the Royals build their roster. A trip to see the Royals is as much about the ballpark experience as the game itself, from the concourse atmosphere to the views from the seats.

The American League Central produces some of the most heated rivalries in baseball, and the Royals face their divisional opponents roughly 13 times each over the course of the season. To follow the Kansas City Royals all season long, check the live record and standings position in the stats panel on this page, browse the full Royals schedule for upcoming home dates at Kauffman Stadium, and review franchise records for the complete list of all-time Royals statistical leaders. Whether the Royals are chasing a pennant or building for the future, every game during the 2026 season is covered here with scores, recaps, and stats.