Royals unveil 2026 promotional schedule

Royals baseball will soon be back, which means watching the boys in blue, but also getting FREE STUFF at the K. The Royals released their 2026 promotional schedule today, and there is plenty of swag for fans. The Royals will give away bobbleheads throughout the year, a Nickelodeon Slime Jersey, a Bobby Witt Jr. sliding mitt, and City Connect replica jerseys. Here are some of the highlights from the promotional schedule.

Bobbleheads! There are ten bobblehead days throughout the year:

• Sunday, May 4 vs. the Guardians – Caglianone Blazin’ Bat bobblehead

• Thursday, May 8 vs. the Tigers – Rock, Paper, Scissors bobblehead

• Sunday, May 18 vs. the Red Sox – Lights Out Lucas bobblehead

• Monday, May 26 vs. the Yankees – The Pasquatch bobblehead

• Saturday, July 4 vs. the Phillies – Red, White & Bobby bobblehead

• Friday, July 17 vs. the Padres – City Connect Big Bobby Bobblehead

• Saturday, July 18 vs. the Padres – Big Bobby bobblehead

• Sunday, July 19 vs. the Padres – Big Bobby bobblehead

• Tuesday, July 21 vs. the Giants – Maikel’s Big Time Bat Flip bobblehead

• Friday, September 25 vs. the Guardians – Salvador Perez City Connect bobblehead

Here are the items the team is giving away throughout the year.

• Sunday, April 10 vs. the White Sox – City Connect flag

• Sunday, April 12 vs. the White Sox – Bobby Witt Jr. youth sliding glove (14 & under)

• Friday, April 24 vs. the Angels – City Connect crewneck

• Saturday, April 25 vs. the Angels – Royal-Tees (theme TBA)

• Saturday, May 9 vs. the Tigers – Nickelodeon Night slime jersey

• Friday, May 22 vs. the Mariners – City Connect hat

• Saturday, May 23 vs. the Mariners – Royal-Tees (theme TBA)

• Monday, May 25 vs. the Yankees – Stainless steel QuikTrip Splash Cup

• Friday, June 12 vs. the Astros – City Connect beach towel

• Saturday, June 13 vs. the Astros – Royal-Tees (theme TBA)

• Friday, June 19 vs. the Cardinals – City Connect scarf

• Monday, June 30 vs. the Rays – Sluggerrr’s Gym tank top

• Wednesday, July 1 vs. the Rays – Here Comes the Bloom Hawaiian shirt

• Thursday, July 2 vs. the Rays – Armed Forces Day thermo

• Friday, August 7 vs. the Cubs – City Connect replica jersey

• Saturday, August 8 vs. the Cubs – Royal-Tees (theme TBA)

• Friday, August 21 vs. the Tigers – City Connect crossbody bag

• Friday, September 4 vs. the Blue Jays – City Connect reverse retro jersey

• Saturday, September 5 vs. the Blue Jays – Royal-Tees (theme TBA)

• Sunday, September 6 vs. the Blue Jays – Big Bling Birthday Bash chain (14 & under)

• Monday, September 7 vs. the Diamondbacks – Iced Out hockey jersey giveaway

• Saturday, September 26 vs. the Guardians – Jersey jacket giveaway

There are also themed nights. Some of them may involve giveaways if a special ticket is purchased.

• Sunday, April 1 vs. the Twins – Bark at the Park

• Sunday, April 12 vs. the White Sox – PAW Patrol Day, Scout Day

• Monday, April 20 vs. the Orioles – Grateful Dead Night

• Saturday, April 25 vs. the Angels – UMKC Night

• Wednesday, May 6 vs. the Guardians – Bark at the Park

• Friday-Sunday, May 8–10 series vs. the Tigers – Nurses Weekend

• Saturday, May 23 vs. the Mariners – Star Wars Day

• Wednesday, June 10 vs. the Rangers – Pride Night

• Friday, June 12 vs. the Astros – Teachers Night

• Sunday, June 14 vs. the Astros – Mizzou Day

• Thursday, July 2 vs. the Rays – Armed Forces Night

• Friday, July 17 vs. the Padres – K-State Night

• Saturday, August 8 vs. the Cubs – KU Night

• Saturday, August 22 vs. the Tigers – Ladies Night

• Sunday, August 23 vs. the Tigers – Elephant & Piggie Day

• Tuesday, September 1 vs. the Marlins – Harry Potter Night

• Tuesday, September 8 vs. the Diamondbacks – Jewish Heritage Night

• Wednesday, September 23 vs. the White Sox – Bark at the Park

• Friday, September 25 vs. the Guardians – Viva Los Royals

• Sunday, September 27 vs. the Guardians – Italian Heritage Day

The Royals will also bring back Fireworks Fridays, and Tuesday home games will feature Dollar Dog Nights.

The Royals will begin the home schedule on Monday, March 30, against the Twins, with a 3:10 game time.