How much does it cost to watch the Kansas City Royals in Chicago?

Kansas City Royals fans in Chicago need about $93/month in this out-of-market model.

What changes when you watch the Kansas City Royals outside KANSAS CITY?

MLB.TV is usually the biggest replacement for the local setup once you leave the home market.

Out-of-market guide

This page models what changes when you leave KANSAS CITYand try to keep following the same team from Chicago.

Home market

$87

/mo baseline

Chicago

$93

/mo out of market

Difference

+$6

more than home

MLB.TV: Kansas City Royals: Out-of-market regular season games

Out-of-market MLB usually trades the RSN for MLB.TV plus exclusives.

Once you leave the home DMA, the biggest swing is moving from a local RSN path to MLB.TV-style coverage for most games.

What still stays in the stack

You still need FOX, FS1, ESPN, Apple TV+, and other national windows for full-season coverage.

What to watch for

Blackouts and exclusive national games still matter, so the cleanest-looking out-of-market setup can still have edge-case gaps.

Sling Orange + Blue$65.99/mo

Apple TV+$12.99/mo

Netflix Standard with ads$8.99/mo

MLB.TV$149.99/season

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Start with Chicago, then swap in your exact location and any second team you care about.

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Kansas City Royals is modeled from Chicago using representative zip 60601.
Out-of-market pages focus on what replaces the hometown setup, not just the final price tag.
Coverage gaps remain visible here so the page stays honest about blackouts and exclusive windows.