Royals host Twins in 3-game series opener

The AL Central rivals meet for the first of three games in Kansas City.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:40am

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The Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins, two teams in the American League Central division, will begin a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday.

Why it matters

The Royals and Twins are both looking to gain ground in the competitive AL Central standings early in the 2026 MLB season. This series could have implications for the playoff race down the line.

The details

The Royals and Twins have faced off numerous times over the years as divisional rivals. Both teams will be looking to get off to a strong start in this series and build momentum as the season progresses.

  • The 3-game series begins on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Kansas City Royals

A professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri and a member of the American League Central division of Major League Baseball.

Minnesota Twins

A professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a member of the American League Central division of Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

This series between the Royals and Twins will be an important early-season matchup between two teams vying for position in the competitive AL Central division.