KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their matches next season.
The Royals are one of four Major League Baseball franchises that co-own their regional sports network.
The games will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City. FanDuel took over the naming rights to Diamond’s 16 regional sports networks last month after Diamond had a deal with Bally since March 2021.
The Royals and Diamond offered a streaming package last season that attracted more than 40,000 subscribers.
Diamond Sports Group, whose bankruptcy reorganization plans were approved last month, has reached agreements with seven teams for the 2025 season. In addition to the Royals, Diamond will broadcast the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals And Tampa Bay Rays.
THE Texas Rangerswhose contract expired in October, are weighing their options for next season after announcing they would not partner with Diamond.
Diamond also owns the rights to 13 NBA teams and eight NHL teams.