It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 20, 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
- Streaming: Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals on May 20, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Boston Red Sox live on DIRECTV on Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, New England Sports Network (NESN) and Kansas City Royals on May 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (21-27) at Kansas City Royals (20-29) — Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox continues their road series at Kauffman Stadium at 21-27 against a Kansas City Royals club that sits at 20-29 in the AL Central. The team-level lines come close on contact, with Boston hitting .239 to Kansas City’s .238, but the Royals have hit more home runs (46 to 35) while the Red Sox have held opponents to a 3.69 staff ERA against the Royals’ 4.31. Michael Wacha takes the ball for Kansas City carrying a 4-2 record and 2.83 ERA across 57.1 innings, opposite Connelly Early for Boston at 3-2 and a 3.21 ERA. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the catalyst for the home lineup at .301 with 7 home runs, 23 RBIs and a .482 slugging mark out of shortstop. Willson Contreras leads the Red Sox’ active lineup at 10 home runs and 30 RBIs from first base. Sonny Gray adds another notable Red Sox rotation line with 5 wins and a 2.93 ERA for Boston, giving the visitors a reliable second arm behind Early.
Regional Coverage
New England Sports Network (NESN), Kansas City Royals
Streaming
Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
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 Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, New England Sports Network (NESN), Kansas City Royals and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628), Kansas City Royals (Channel 671)
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras — 1B. Willson Contreras has driven in 30 runs on 10 home runs while hitting .258 from first base. That home-run total leads the Red Sox’ active lineup against a Kansas City staff that has been hit hard.
Wilyer Abreu — RF. Wilyer Abreu is hitting .294 with a .363 on-base percentage and a .444 slugging line from right field. That .294 average puts Abreu above Boston’s team batting average.
Ranger Suarez — SP. Ranger Suarez carries a 2.40 ERA, 2 wins and 43 strikeouts across his early starts for Boston. That ERA is the cleanest mark of any starting pitcher in this matchup.
Sonny Gray — SP. Sonny Gray rounds out the Red Sox’ rotation contributions at 5 wins, a 2.93 ERA and 30 strikeouts. His win total leads every starter on either side of this game.
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .301 with 7 home runs, 23 RBIs, a .372 on-base mark and a .482 slugging line from shortstop. That batting average leads every regular in this matchup.
Salvador Perez — C. Salvador Perez has clubbed 7 home runs and driven in 20 on a .199 average from behind the plate. The home-run total ties him with Witt for the team lead among regulars.
Michael Wacha — SP. Tonight’s starter Michael Wacha takes the ball at 4-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 47 strikeouts across 57.1 innings. The 0.99 WHIP is strong in a matchup between two lower-average offenses.
Seth Lugo — SP. Seth Lugo gives Kansas City a second rotation arm at 51 strikeouts, 1 win and a 3.68 ERA. His strikeout total leads the Royals’ active starters listed in this matchup.
Injury Report: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Boston Red Sox
Roman Anthony (LF/OF) — 10-day IL, right wrist sprain
Trevor Story (SS) — 10-day IL, sports hernia
Danny Coulombe (RP) — 15-day IL, neck spasms
Tanner Houck (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow / Tommy John surgery
Garrett Crochet (SP) — 15-day IL, shoulder inflammation
Triston Casas (1B) — 60-day IL, knee surgery / ruptured patellar tendon
Romy Gonzalez (INF) — 60-day IL, shoulder surgery
Patrick Sandoval (SP) — 60-day IL, elbow surgery / internal brace procedure
Johan Oviedo (P) — 60-day IL, elbow/flexor strain
Kutter Crawford (SP) — 15-day IL, wrist surgery
Kansas City Royals
Cole Ragans (SP) — 15-day IL, elbow impingement
Kris Bubic (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow soreness
James McArthur (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Matt Strahm (RP) — 15-day IL, right knee inflammation
Jonathan India (2B) — 10-day IL, left shoulder surgery
Carlos Estévez (RP) — 15-day IL, foot/shoulder issue
Alec Marsh (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
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