Royals announce game times; ticket prices remain unchanged from 2009

The Royals have announced their 2010 regular season schedule with times.  The 2010 schedule opens with a 3:10 p.m. CT game on Monday, April 5 against the Detroit Tigers.  The Royals also announced that single-game ticket prices will remain unchanged in 2010.  The on-sale date for single games will be announced at a later date.

Kansas City’s home schedule includes 58 night games and 23 daytime contests.  Kansas City will also play a 3:10 p.m. contest on Saturday, May 22 when they host Colorado.  Kansas City’s lone holiday home game will be a 1:10 p.m. matinee on Memorial Day (May 31) against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  The Royals will also host the St. Louis Cardinals in a special 1:10 p.m. start time on Saturday, June 26.  The Royals host weekday 1:10 p.m. matinees on April 8, April 28, May 13, May 26, June 3, July 21 and July 28.

Standard start times for all other contests at Kauffman Stadium in 2010 are:

Monday through Friday:       7:10 p.m.

Saturday:                           6:10 p.m.

Sunday:                             1:10 p.m.

The Royals have season tickets packages available for any budget, including the “Buy 2, Get 2 Free” Plan and the 9-Game Plan starting as low as $99.  Season ticket packages offer savings over single-game prices.  Full Season, Half Season and 21-Game season ticket plans include the home opener and a limited number of home opener tickets remain available for those that secure a 9-Game Plan.  Season tickets are currently available on the team website, www.royals.com, and by calling 816-504-4040, option 2.