Kansas City Royals Playoffs 2026
The Kansas City Royals finished 69-93, 5th in the AL Central, and missed the playoffs, 15 games behind the last wild card, the Chicago White Sox.
Kansas City RoyalsAL Central · American LeagueMissed the playoffs
69-93Final record
.426Win %
5thAL Central
15GB of last WC
-120Run diff
2-8Last 10
16GB in AL Central
W1Final streak
Season Trend
AL Central Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guardians | 85-77 | .525 | – |
| 2 |  White Sox | 84-78 | .519 | 1 |
| 3 |  Twins | 77-85 | .475 | 8 |
| 4 |  Tigers | 76-86 | .469 | 9 |
| 5 | Royals | 69-93 | .426 | 16 |
Division winners take seeds 1-3; the three best remaining records in the AL are wild cards. Full playoff picture →
Last Five Regular-Season Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | vs White Sox | W 5-4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs White Sox | L 1-9 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Guardians | L 9-12 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Guardians | L 5-11 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Guardians | W 3-2 |
This Kansas City Royals playoffs page refreshes after every Royals game: record, series score, next game, postseason results and standings. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Kansas City Royals playoffs FAQ
Did the Kansas City Royals make the 2026 playoffs?
No. They finished 69-93, 5th in the AL Central.
What was the Royals regular-season record?
69-93 (.426), 5th in the AL Central.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve: six per league, the three division winners and three wild cards. The top two seeds in each league skip the Wild Card Series.