Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays: April 18, 2027 tickets

On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the Tampa Bay Rays visit Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals, game 3 of a 3-game series. MLB has published the date; the start time will follow, and you can be alerted when Royals vs Rays tickets move.

What to know about Royals vs Rays

Both clubs play in the American League but in different divisions (AL Central and AL East), so they meet only 6 times in 2027. In 2026 the Royals finished 5th in the AL Central at 69-93; the Rays went 98-64 (1st in the AL East). In their 2026 regular-season meetings, the Rays came out ahead 5-2.

The series runs from April 16, 2027 to April 18, 2027 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals vs Rays tickets: prices and timing

On October 11, 2026, resale tickets for Royals vs Rays started at €86. That is the lowest listing seen that day; resale prices rise and fall until game day. Friday, Saturday and Sunday games draw the biggest crowds, so weekend seats tend to go first. 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 Rays is set.

Where Royals vs Rays 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 Rays in the 2027 season

The Royals and the Rays meet 6 times in the 2027 regular season: 3 at Kauffman Stadium and 3 on the road.

Friday, April 16, 2027 — Royals vs Rays, Kauffman Stadium
Saturday, April 17, 2027 — Royals vs Rays, Kauffman Stadium
Sunday, April 18, 2027 — Royals vs Rays, Kauffman Stadium
Friday, July 23, 2027 — Rays vs Royals, Tropicana Field
Saturday, July 24, 2027 — Rays vs Royals, Tropicana Field
Sunday, July 25, 2027 — Rays vs Royals, Tropicana Field

Next Royals home games after Royals vs Rays

April 26, 2027 — Royals vs Yankees
April 27, 2027 — Royals vs Yankees
April 28, 2027 — Royals vs Yankees
May 3, 2027 — Royals vs Reds
May 4, 2027 — Royals vs Reds

Royals vs Rays: frequently asked questions

What time does Royals vs Rays start on April 18, 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 Rays played?

At Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City.

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

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

How much are Royals vs Rays 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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