These are your final chances to catch KC Royals’ bid for first playoff berth in 9 years

The Kansas City Royals are at the tail end of the regular season and making a serious run at the MLB playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

The final day of the season is Sept. 29, but with only have 12 home games left heading into Labor Day weekend, your time to see their final push to capture the American League Central division is running out.

They’ll have to finish the regular season without first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino after he broke his thumb in Thursday’s game against the Houston Astros.

Sitting at 75-60 after losing 106 games in 2023, the Royals are on their way to making the playoffs for the first time since 2015, when they won the World Series and catcher Salvador Perez earned World Series MVP honors.

As of Friday, the Royals are 1 1/2 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central and currently hold the second wild card spot, sitting two games ahead of the AL Central’s Minnesota Twins and 5 1/2 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox.

It won’t be easy to maintain that spot, as the Royals are in the middle of a tough stretch where they play the Astros, Guardians, Twins and New York Yankees, who have the best record in the AL and MVP favorite Aaron Judge.

Here’s what to know if you head to Kauffman Stadium to watch Perez, Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo and the rest of the Royals earn themselves a chance to play in October.

How much are tickets for Royals games?

Plenty of tickets are available for the last 12 Royals home games this season. Prices are low as $10 to watch the Royals play the Guardians, Twins, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.

Here are all the remaining home games in the regular season, plus their lowest-priced seats available as of Friday.

• Monday, Sept. 2, vs. the Guardians: $10

• Tuesday, Sept. 3, vs. the Guardians: $16

• Wednesday, Sept. 4, vs. the Guardians: $15

• Friday, Sept. 6, vs. the Twins: $19

• Saturday, Sept. 7, vs. the Twins: $25

• Sunday, Sept. 8, vs. the Twins: $18

• Monday, Sept. 16, vs. the Tigers: $10

• Tuesday, Sept. 17, vs. the Tigers: $16

• Wednesday, Sept. 18, vs. the Tigers: $15

• Friday, Sept. 20, vs. the Giants: $19

• Saturday, Sept. 21, vs. the Giants: $25

• Sunday, Sept. 22, vs. the Giants: $23

Some games have giveaways and themed tickets, like the Salvador Perez bobblehead available for the first 15,000 fans Sept. 7 or an outdoor blanket for the first 10,000 fans Sept. 21.

Where can I park at Kauffman Stadium?

The Royals charge $20 for general parking, $30 for premium spots and $40 for oversized vehicles for each game at the Truman Sports Complex. Depending on the attendance, you mightbe able to park right outside Kauffman Stadium or on the opposite side of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

You can buy parking passes online. Your pass must be purchased before arriving at the toll gates.

Does Kauffman Stadium have a bag policy?

Each fan is allowed to carry one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag. The bag can’t be any larger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches. Backpacks are not allowed.

Fans can also carry a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search. The clutch bag doesn’t have to be clear.

Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers.

What is not allowed inside Kauffman Stadium?

You cannot bring hard-sided coolers, alcohol or non-clear liquid containers — including reusable water bottles — inside Kauffman Stadium. You can bring food that resembles individual portions in a clear, plastic bag no larger than 1 gallon. You can also bring in unopened plastic water bottles that are one liter or smaller.

Soft-sided single juice, milk containers or ADA-required liquids may be allowed in as well, according to the Royals. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, are also allowed as long as they are unopened and less than a liter.

The following items are also prohibited inside Kauffman Stadium at all times:

• Aerosol cans

• Banners or flags with sticks in them

• Baseball bats

• Beach balls and other inflatable items

• Bullhorns and other noisemakers that are deemed unacceptable by Kauffman Stadium staff, including cowbells

• Brooms that are taller than 4 feet

• Cameras with lenses that are larger than 12 inches

• Items that could be projectiles, such as toys

• Lasers and laser pens

• Pets or other animals that aren’t there for service purposes

• Unmanned aerial vehicles

• Weapons and fireworks—this includes all guns and knives

• Wrapped presents

If you bring these items, stadium staff will ask you to return these items to your car or throw them away. Restrictions can change at any time.

How else can I watch the Royals?

Fans with cable or satellite with Bally Sports Kansas City can still watch the Royals’ games from home.

If you’re not sure if you have Bally Sports via your cable provider, this website will tell you. You simply need to input your zip code.

Fans receiving Royals telecasts through a TV provider can also stream games on the Bally Sports app or at BallySports.com. You’ll need to know your TV provider, user ID and password.

Fans who don’t have a cable subscription can stream games on the Bally Sports+ app. Fans can pay $19.99 per month to watch the end of the season.

Bally Sports Kansas City is available on FuboTV and plans start at $79.99.