The Cleveland Guardians (85-76) visit the Kansas City Royals (68-93) on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 3:10 PM ET. TV: ESPN Unlmtd / MLB.TV / CLEGuardians.TV / Royals.TV.
Regular-season finale: The Guardians clinched the AL Central on Saturday (ESPN) and are the AL’s No. 2 seed, which places them directly in the ALDS in ESPN’s bracket. The Royals have been eliminated, so Sunday is Game 162 for Kansas City.
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Odds, Run Line & Preview Info
| Matchup | Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals |
|---|---|
| Records | Cleveland Guardians 85-76 | Kansas City Royals 68-93 |
| Run Line | CLE -1.5 | KC +1.5 |
| Moneyline | Cleveland Guardians: -149 | Kansas City Royals: +123 |
| Total | 8.5 |
| Venue | Kauffman Stadium |
| Date / Time | Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 3:10 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN Unlmtd / MLB.TV / CLEGuardians.TV / Royals.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Cleveland Guardians: Parker Messick (12-9, 2.55) | Kansas City Royals: Daniel Lynch IV (6-6, 4.13) |
Odds shown via DraftKings (as listed on ESPN) at research time (lines move — verify before betting).
Cleveland Guardians Preview & Probable Pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians enter Sunday at 85-76 and travel to face the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Slated starter: Parker Messick (12-9, 2.55).
Track the run line, moneyline, and total listed above for this odds preview. Double-check probable pitchers and any late roster moves closer to first pitch at 3:10 PM ET.
Kansas City Royals Preview & Probable Pitcher
The Kansas City Royals sit at 68-93 hosting from Kauffman Stadium. Probable starter: Daniel Lynch IV (6-6, 4.13).
How to watch: ESPN Unlmtd / MLB.TV / CLEGuardians.TV / Royals.TV. Odds and totals can shift before first pitch — recheck your book for the latest Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals line before the September 27, 2026 first pitch.
Where to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
Tune in Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET from Kauffman Stadium. Broadcast coverage: ESPN Unlmtd / MLB.TV / CLEGuardians.TV / Royals.TV.