It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: New England Sports Network (NESN), Kansas City Royals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals on May 18, 2026
Watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Boston Red Sox live on New England Sports Network (NESN) channel 628 and MLB Kansas City Royals channel 671 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (19-27) at Kansas City Royals (20-27) — Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox (19-27) head to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (20-27), with both clubs carrying losing records and trying to find traction in their respective divisions. The Royals have hit .240 with a .704 OPS against Boston’s .235 and .666, while the Red Sox have been the steadier group on the mound at a 3.81 team ERA against Kansas City’s 4.28. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs Sonny Gray, who has been one of the rotation’s most reliable arms for Boston at a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 34.0 innings, against Seth Lugo, the Royals righty at a 3.76 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 46 strikeouts in 52.2 frames. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the central bat in the Kansas City lineup at a .303 average with 7 home runs and 23 RBIs from shortstop, while on the Boston side Wilyer Abreu leads the way at a .300 average and a .459 slug from right field. Willson Contreras has added 9 home runs and 25 RBIs at first base for the Red Sox, where the rotation also features Connelly Early at a 3.21 ERA with 45 strikeouts. Michael Wacha gives Kansas City another arm to watch at a 2.83 ERA with 47 strikeouts on the year.
Regional Coverage
New England Sports Network (NESN), Kansas City Royals
League Packages
What Time is the Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals (Channel 671)
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628)
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