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ACL Royals 2026: 33–26 mark, Surprise Stadium date vs Padres, roster taking shape
The complex-league Royals are back under the lights in Surprise, the rookie-level affiliate competing in the Arizona Complex League and playing home dates at Surprise Stadium [7]. The 2026 entry is listed at 33–26, a solid platform for a group heavy on first-year pros [4][7].The roster and staff are maintained online and update throughout the season, reflecting call-ups, rehab stints, and new signings shaping the nightly card in the desert [1]. The 2026 slate and results are also posted, giving a clear read on how the young group is trending from week to week [2][3].Next up on the home board: a matchup with the ACL Padres on July 23 at Surprise Stadium, a good look at how the arms stack up against a familiar complex opponent [5]. In stat listings, the 2026 club appears as ACL Royals Blue, a designation used in some databases during multi-squad years [6].