Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates: April 9, 2027 tickets

Kansas City Royals host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, April 9, 2027, game 1 of a 3-game series. The first-pitch time has not been announced yet; this page follows tickets, prices and schedule changes for Royals vs Pirates.

Royals vs Pirates on April 9, 2027: what is at stake

It is an interleague game (American League against National League), one of only 3 meetings between the two clubs in 2027. In 2026 the Royals finished 5th in the AL Central at 69-93; the Pirates went 82-80 (3rd in the NL Central). In their 2026 regular-season meetings, the Pirates came out ahead 3-0.

The series runs from April 9, 2027 to April 11, 2027 at Kauffman Stadium.

Buying Royals vs Pirates tickets

On October 11, 2026, resale tickets for Royals vs Pirates started at €86. That is the lowest listing seen that day; resale prices rise and fall until game day. Being a Friday game, it falls on a weekend, when demand peaks. Leave your email in the alert box on this page: you get a message when listings appear, when prices drop and when the start time of Royals vs Pirates is set.

Where Royals vs Pirates is played

Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973 and holds about 37,903 fans in Kansas City. It is an open-air ballpark: rain can delay or postpone play, and a postponed game is usually made up later, often as part of a doubleheader. Access, the best seats and the atmosphere of the ballpark are covered in our Royals 2027 guide.

Royals vs Pirates in the 2027 season

The Royals and the Pirates meet 3 times in the 2027 regular season: 3 at Kauffman Stadium.

Friday, April 9, 2027 — Royals vs Pirates, Kauffman Stadium
Saturday, April 10, 2027 — Royals vs Pirates, Kauffman Stadium
Sunday, April 11, 2027 — Royals vs Pirates, Kauffman Stadium

Next Royals home games after Royals vs Pirates

April 10, 2027 — Royals vs Pirates
April 11, 2027 — Royals vs Pirates
April 13, 2027 — Royals vs Athletics
April 14, 2027 — Royals vs Athletics
April 15, 2027 — Royals vs Athletics

Questions about Royals vs Pirates

What time does Royals vs Pirates start on April 9, 2027?

MLB has published the 2027 dates but not yet the game times. This page is updated when the time is set, and the alert email tells you straight away.

Where is Royals vs Pirates played?

At Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City.

How many times do the Royals and Pirates play in 2027?

3 times in the regular season, 3 of them at Kauffman Stadium.

How much are Royals vs Pirates tickets?

On October 11, 2026 the cheapest resale ticket was €86. Prices change until game day; the alert tells you when they drop.

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