KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Royals today announced their 33-game exhibition schedule for 2025. Game times will be announced at a later date.

The Royals will begin their 23rd season in the Cactus League on Friday, Feb. 21 as the home team vs. the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Kansas City’s schedule features 15 home games at Surprise Stadium, plus 3 games as the visiting team vs. the Rangers on Feb. 25, March 8 and March 22.

The Royals will play 33 games in 33 days next spring, including 31 Cactus League games in 30 days. The Royals are scheduled for three off days, on Tuesday, March 4, Tuesday March 18 and Sunday, March 23. There are three split-squad dates, on which the Royals will field a pair of teams and play 2 games, on Saturday, March 8, Saturday, March 15 and Friday, March 21.

The Royals will play every other Cactus League team at least once. They’ll play their neighbors in Surprise, the Texas Rangers, seven times, including 2 games as the home team. Four of their 6 exhibition games vs. the Rangers will be part of Cactus League play, and 2 others will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas from March 24-25.

The Royals will play 3 games vs. Seattle and Arizona, 2 games vs. Cleveland, Oakland, Colorado, San Diego, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the Cubs and Angels. They will play the White Sox and Dodgers once.

The Royals will play their regular season opener on Thursday, March 27 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Cleveland Guardians.

In addition to their 33 exhibition games, the Royals will play a Spring Breakout Game on Friday, March 14 at the Diamondbacks, in which both organizations will field a team of minor league prospects.

2025 Spring Training ticket packages, including season tickets, mini-plans, and group tickets will go on sale starting Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. MST. Each ticket option offers savings over individual game ticket prices, first choice of the best available seating locations, and exclusive access to pre-sale opportunities.

Individual game tickets for Spring Training at Surprise Stadium will go on sale Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. MST online at SurpriseStadium.com. Information regarding game times and promotional events will be announced later. Games are subject to change.

For Spring Training questions or information, please go to SurpriseStadium.com or call 623.222.2222.