It’s the Arizona Diamondbacks versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: MLB Diamondbacks, MLB Kansas City Royals
- Streaming: Arizona Diamondbacks – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, Royals.TV, DBACKS.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals on September 8, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks live on DIRECTV on Arizona Diamondbacks – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, Royals.TV, DBACKS.TV, MLB Diamondbacks and MLB Kansas City Royals on September 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Arizona Diamondbacks (77-68) at Kansas City Royals (64-81) — Game Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks (77-68) roll into Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (64-81) on September 8, 2026, two teams heading in very different directions this month. Gabriel Moreno has given the Diamondbacks steady production from behind the plate, batting .301 with 12 home runs and 70 RBIs.
The Royals counter with Salvador Perez, whose 19 home runs and 71 RBIs anchor the lineup even as his own average sits at .230. Bobby Witt Jr. brings a different dimension to Kansas City’s attack, hitting .283 with 17 home runs and 38 stolen bases. Arizona sits 10.5 games back in the NL West and 12 back in the broader Wild Card picture, while Kansas City trails by 12 games in the AL Central and 22 back in the American League overall.
Regional Coverage
MLB Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals
Streaming
Arizona Diamondbacks – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, Royals.TV, DBACKS.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals on Arizona Diamondbacks – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, Royals.TV, DBACKS.TV, your local regional sports network, MLB Diamondbacks and MLB Kansas City Royals and MLB Extra Innings®.
Arizona Diamondbacks Channel on DIRECTV
Arizona Diamondbacks fans can watch on MLB Diamondbacks (Channel 686).
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals fans can watch on MLB Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Players to Watch: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Gabriel Moreno — C. Gabriel Moreno has given the Diamondbacks steady production from behind the plate, batting .301 with 12 home runs and 70 RBIs this season. His .379 on-base percentage and .468 slugging mark give Arizona’s lineup patience and power from an unexpected spot in the order.
Nolan Arenado — 3B. Nolan Arenado remains Arizona’s primary power source at third base, driving in 68 runs and hitting 22 home runs this season. He’s done it while hitting just .235, a reminder that his value this year has come almost entirely from the extra-base hit.
Ketel Marte — 2B. Ketel Marte matches Arenado’s production almost stat for stat, posting 22 home runs and 68 RBIs of his own. His .251 average and .317 on-base percentage give him a more complete offensive line to go with a .446 slugging mark.
Kansas City Royals
Salvador Perez — DH. Salvador Perez keeps producing at the plate for Kansas City, driving in 71 runs and clubbing 19 home runs even as his average has slipped to .230 this season. He’s shouldered much of the middle-of-the-order production for a Royals offense that has otherwise lacked consistent thump.
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Bobby Witt Jr. gives the Royals a rare blend of power and speed, hitting .283 with 17 home runs, 51 RBIs and 38 stolen bases this season. His .360 on-base percentage and .451 slugging mark round out a well-balanced offensive game that shows up in the batter’s box and on the bases alike.
Vinnie Pasquantino — 1B. Vinnie Pasquantino adds another power bat to Kansas City’s lineup at first base, hitting .242 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs this season. His .332 on-base percentage gives the Royals a patient presence in the middle of the order, drawing walks even as the batting average lags behind his power numbers.
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