The Kansas City Royals, established in 1969, are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, competing in the American League Central Division. Known for resilience and memorable comebacks, the Royals have claimed two World Series titles, in 1985 and 2015, and made two other appearances, in 1980 and 2014. The team experienced a standout period from 1976 to 1985 and a resurgence from 2013 to 2015. Despite these successes, the Royals historically rank in the bottom ten in MLB winning percentages. Their home games are played at Kauffman Stadium, a Kansas City landmark since 1973.
Team Name: Kansas City Royals
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Founded: 1969
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Division: American League (AL) Central
Stadium: Kauffman Stadium (since 1973)
World Series Titles: 2 (1985, 2015)
World Series Appearances: 4 (1980, 1985, 2014, 2015)
Historical Peak Periods: 1976-1985 and 2013-2015
All-Time Winning Percentage: Bottom ten in MLB history
Team | Years | Wins – Losses (W-L%) | Championships (Playoffs/Pennants/WS) |
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Kansas City Royals | 1969-2024 | 4208 – 4623 (.477) | 9 Playoffs / 4 Pennants / 2 WS |
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