Bring out the Blue: Five Steps to Prepare for the Royals’ MLB Playoffs Run

Your Kansas City Royals are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2015. After two straight victories over the Baltimore Orioles in a wild card matchup, the Boys in Blue will soon take on the New York Yankees in the best-of-five ALDS series.

Here’s when and where to catch the action, including the return of postseason play to Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium:

Game 1 @ Yankee Stadium: Oct. 5, 5:38 p.m.
Game 2 @ Yankee Stadium: Oct. 7, 6:38 p.m.
Game 3 @ Kauffman Stadium: Oct. 9, 6:38 p.m.
Game 4 @ Kauffman Stadium: Oct. 10, 7:08 p.m.
Game 5 @ Yankee Stadium (if necessary): Oct. 12, 7:08 p.m.

Before the first pitch arrives, embrace the spirit of postseason baseball in KC with festivities taking place throughout the city.


Bring out the blue

Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain in front of Union Station shining in blue

The KC skyline is striking no matter the occasion, but there’s something special about seeing a blue October sweep across the city.

Keep an eye on iconic skyline sights like Union Station, the Bartle Hall pylons at the Kansas City Convention Center, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the KC Wheel.

Gear up for the game

If you need to add a bit more blue to your wardrobe, plenty of local shops have you covered.

Charlie Hustle’s lineup of gameday gear is always expanding. Made in KC offers a vast collection of Kansas City-themed finds, and Westside Storey stocks T-shirts and accessories from a variety of brands, plus one-of-a-kind vintage finds.

See barrier-breaking roots

Jersey on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

As you anticipate the return of postseason baseball, revisit the stories of athletes who transformed the sport with a visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

A new exhibit, The Kings of KC, is free to the public through Oct. 31 and offers a fresh view of the legendary Kansas City Monarchs.

Secure your seat

This step is simple: Find your place in the hometown crowd as the Royals take the field at Kauffman Stadium for the ALDS.

While ticket availability is limited, browse standing room options and admission to a potential Game 4 on the MLB website.

Stay tuned for celebrations

Fans in the KC Live Block for a watch party

With a slate of high-stakes games lined up, Kansas City’s entertainment venues are certain to prime their spaces for Royals fans to gather, socialize, raise a glass and watch the series.

Watch Game 1 at the KC Live! Block on Oct. 5. Then, Game 2 will be shown alongside the Kansas City Chiefs' Monday night game on Oct. 7.

Browse the Royals' Home Team Program for more area venues and bars that are certain to provide a spirited atmosphere.

Check this page often as additional plans are finalized and events are listed.