Kansas City Royals Playoff Chances 2026: World Series Odds & More

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The Kansas City Royals had hoped for a late-season push toward the 2025 MLB playoffs, but fell 2.5 games short of the final Wild Card spot. Most sportsbooks, including DraftKings Sportsbook will have 2026 odds available as soon as the season wraps up.

The Kansas City Royals will now focus on the offseason and becoming playoff contenders in 2026. We will track the Royals’ odds for next season throughout the offseason.

Latest Kansas City Royals Playoff Chances 2025

The Kansas City Royals' odds to miss and make the playoffs are off the board. We will update this section when we start tracking next season.

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What Are the Royals Playoff Chances?

The Royals' playoff chances are off the board at sportsbooks like DraftKings Sportsbook. The Kansas City Royals finished the season third in the AL Central with an 82–80 record and failing to make the postseason.

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Can the Royals Make the Playoffs?

No, the Royals missed the postseason, finishing 2.5 games behind the final Wild Card spot. Looking ahead, the team is set to report for Spring Training in mid-February as they begin preparing for the 2026 season.

Latest Kansas City Royals Odds: World Series, Division Title & More

Odds for the  Kansas City Royals to win the World Series, AL Pennant, and AL Central are off the board at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Who Is Favored to Win the World Series in 2025?

The current favorite to win the 2025 World Series is the Dodgers The Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, and the Milwaukee Brewers are the teams currently closest to the Dodgers according to oddsmakers.

What Are the Royals Odds to Win the American League?

The Royals odds to win the AL are off the board, they last won it in 2015 when they went on to win the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays are the favorites to win the AL.

What Are the Kansas City Royals AL Central Odds?

The Royals finished third in the AL Central with an 82-80 record, while the Cleveland Guardians claimed the division title with an 88-74 record.

How to Bet on the Royals in Kansas

Bettors who are 21 or older and located within the state lines of Kansas (or any other state with legal sports betting) can place bets on the Royals. All major sportsbooks like BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Caesars will have betting lines and futures for the Royals and the other 29 MLB squads.

Are There Any Royals Betting Promos?

No Royals-specific promos exist today, but sportsbooks offer odds boosts frequently during the MLB season. There are also plenty of welcome bonuses that bettors can redeem and use to bet on the Royals or other MLB teams.

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Kansas City Royals World Series, American League History

The **Kansas City Royals** were founded as an expansion team in 1969 by owner **Ewing Kauffman** after the Kansas City A’s moved to Oakland. In the 56 years since they began playing, the Royals have created a history filled with scenic highs and agonizing lows. The team was dominant from 1976 to 1985 and experienced a brief resurgence from 2013 to 2015 when they won consecutive American League pennants in ’14 and ’15. But other than those two stretches of time, Royals teams have combined for one of MLB’s all-time worst historical winning percentages.

Have the Kansas City Royals Won a World Series?

The Kansas City Royals have won the World Series twice:

  • 2015: Royals defeated the New York Mets 4-1
  • 1985: Royals defeated in-state rival St. Louis Cardinals 4-3

How Many Times Have the Royals Won the American League?

The Royals have won the American League four times:

  • 2015: The Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2
  • 2014: The Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-0
  • 1985: The Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3
  • 1980: The Royals defeated the New York Yankees 3-0

How Many Times Have the Royals Made the Playoffs?

The Royals have made the playoffs ten times in 56 seasons: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 2014, 2015, and 2024.

Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame Players

The Kansas City Royals have seven players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown:

  • George Brett (1999)
  • Gaylord Perry (1991)
  • Whitey Herzog (2010)
  • Joe Gordon (2009)
  • Orlando Cepeda (1999)
  • Harmon Killibrew (1984)
  • Bob Lemon (1976)
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetKansas.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.

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