Royals vs. Cardinals

Royals finish 82–80 in 2025, third in AL Central.

The 2025 Kansas City Royals season was the 57th season for the franchise, and their 53rd at Kauffman Stadium. It was also the team's third season under the management of Matt Quatraro. The team finished the season in third place of the AL Central with a record of 82–80.

Quick Facts

Defining series: 1985 World Series – Royals won 4 games to 2
Cardinals world series titles: 11 (including four in the 1960s)
Royals world series titles: 3 (1985, 2015, 2022)
Geographic distance: Approximately 250 miles, Kansas City to St. Louis
League alignment: AL Central vs. NL Central (different leagues; meet via interleague play and postseason)
Home ballparks: Kauffman Stadium (K.C.) and Busch Stadium (St. Louis)

Lore & Background

The Royals finished the 2024 season with an 86–76 record and a wild card berth. They swept the Baltimore Orioles in the 2024 American League Wild Card Series before they lost in four games to the eventual American League champion New York Yankees.

Reader's Guide

The Royals' 2025 season included a series against the St. Louis Cardinals from May 16 to May 18. The Royals lost the first game 3–10, lost the second 0–1, and won the third 2–1.