It’s the Kansas City Royals versus the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- TV Channels: Kansas City Royals, SportsNet New York (SNY)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets on July 8, 2026
You can watch the New York Mets take on the Kansas City Royals live on DIRECTV on Kansas City Royals and SportsNet New York (SNY) on July 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Kansas City Royals (38-54) at New York Mets (38-54) — Game Preview
The Kansas City Royals (38-54) visit the New York Mets (38-54) at Citi Field on July 8, 2026. New York’s power numbers outpace Kansas City this season, with 107 team home runs against the Royals’ 93. At shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr. has given the Royals their most consistent bat this season, hitting .290 with a .362 on-base percentage and a .462 slugging mark.
The Mets lean heavily on Juan Soto, who is batting .299 with 20 home runs and 49 RBIs from left field this season. Jac Caglianone has provided pop of his own for Kansas City with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs in right field, and Bo Bichette has been just as steady for New York, driving in 50 runs with 10 home runs at shortstop. Both teams sit 38-54 on the year, with the Royals 10 games back in the AL Central and the Mets 15 back in the NL East.
Regional Coverage
Kansas City Royals, SportsNet New York (SNY)
League Packages
What Time is the Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets Game Today?
The Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets?
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets on your local regional sports network, Kansas City Royals and SportsNet New York (SNY), and MLB Extra Innings®.
Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
Royals fans can find the broadcast on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671) while Mets fans can tune in on SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639).
Players to Watch: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. At shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr. has given the Royals their most consistent bat this season, hitting .290 with a .462 slugging percentage. His .362 on-base percentage gives Kansas City a table-setter who reaches base at a well above-average clip.
Jac Caglianone — RF. Jac Caglianone brings pop to the Kansas City outfield, hitting .258 with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs as one of the team’s top run producers. The right fielder has established himself as a middle-of-the-order threat during his time in the lineup this season.
Carter Jensen — C. Carter Jensen has turned into an offensive anchor behind the plate for Kansas City, driving in 48 runs to go with 13 home runs and a .247 average. He gives the Royals lineup pop from the catcher spot, a position that rarely produces this kind of run production.
New York Mets
Juan Soto — LF. The Mets lean heavily on Juan Soto, who is batting .299 with 20 home runs and 49 RBIs from left field this season. His .410 on-base percentage and .575 slugging mark are the headline numbers in New York’s lineup tonight.
Bo Bichette — SS. Bo Bichette has quietly put together a productive season at shortstop for New York, driving in 50 runs while hitting 10 home runs and batting .259. He gives the Mets lineup a steady presence in the middle of the order.
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