Royals Add Bridget Howard as First Female Sideline Reporter

Howard will join the Royals' TV broadcast team for home games and road series in St. Louis.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Kansas City Royals have announced the addition of Bridget Howard as a sideline reporter for their TV broadcasts, making her the first female member of the Royals' broadcast team. Howard, who grew up in the Kansas City area, will work all home games and road series in St. Louis, while Joel Goldberg will continue as the co-host of the pre- and post-game shows.

Why it matters

The addition of Bridget Howard as the Royals' first female sideline reporter is a significant milestone for the organization and the local sports media landscape. Her hiring reflects a growing trend of increased representation and diversity in sports broadcasting, which can help connect teams more closely with their fan bases.

The details

Howard has previous experience as a sideline reporter for college football and basketball games on TNT, as well as the Unrivaled women's basketball league. She also does play-by-play for the NWSL, Gainbridge Super League, and select NCAA conference championships, and has been the studio host for Mountain West Network.

  • Howard's first game with the Royals will be on Thursday night, March 4, 2026, against the Rangers.

The players

Bridget Howard

A Kansas City-area native who will become the first female member of the Royals' TV broadcast team, working as a sideline reporter for home games and road series in St. Louis.

Joel Goldberg

The Royals' co-host of the pre- and post-game shows, who previously had sideline reporter duties.

David Howard

Bridget Howard's father, who played infield for the Royals from 1991 to 1997.

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What they’re saying

“Coming home to Kansas City to join the Royals broadcast team is truly a full-circle moment for me. This is where the dream began, so the opportunity to represent my hometown team means more than I can put into words. I look forward to connecting with Royals fans and helping tell the stories that make this organization and this city so special.”

— Bridget Howard (Royals Review)

What’s next

Howard's first game with the Royals will be the team's first broadcast of the spring, on Thursday night against the Rangers.

The takeaway

Bridget Howard's hiring as the Royals' first female sideline reporter is a significant step forward for representation and diversity in sports broadcasting, and it will help the team connect more closely with its fan base in the Kansas City area.