Here is a look at the latest MLB playoff odds and postseason seeding for the Kansas City Royals during the 2025 season:
Royals Playoff Chances
Based on the updated MLB playoff odds, the Royals are +125 to notch a postseason berth and -150 to miss the playoffs.
Kansas City was +125 to make the postseason entering the year.
Check out how the Royals’ playoff odds compare to the rest of the AL Central:
Royals Playoff Seed
The Royals made the postseason as the No. 5 seed in 2024. They remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot this year.
Here is the current AL bracket for the 2025 MLB playoff picture:
Last Time the Royals Made the Playoffs
The Royals made the playoffs in 2024, marking their first postseason appearance since winning the 2015 World Series.
They’ve reached the World Series in three of their last four playoff appearances:
- 2015: Won, 4-1 (New York Mets)
- 2014: Lost, 4-3 (San Francisco Giants)
- 1985: Won, 4-3 (St. Louis Cardinals)
Royals Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2024 | ALWC | Orioles | Won, 2-0 |
| 2015 | World Series | Mets | Won, 4-1 |
| 2015 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-2 |
| 2015 | ALDS | Astros | Won, 3-2 |
| 2014 | World Series | Giants | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2014 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-0 |
| 2014 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-0 |
| 1985 | World Series | Cardinals | Won, 4-3 |
| 1985 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-3 |
| 1984 | ALCS | Tigers | Lost, 3-0 |
| 1980 | World Series | Phillies | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1980 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 3-0 |
| 1978 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1977 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1976 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
Royals Schedule
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