It’s the Kansas City Royals versus the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets on July 9, 2026
You can watch the New York Mets take on the Kansas City Royals live on DIRECTV with MLB Extra Innings® on July 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET.
Kansas City Royals (38-55) at New York Mets (39-54) — Game Preview
The Kansas City Royals (38-55) visit the New York Mets (39-54) at Citi Field on July 9, 2026, with each team working to climb out of the bottom of its division. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City in batting average at .289, backed by a .360 on-base percentage and a .458 slugging mark. Jac Caglianone paces the Royals in home runs from right field, hitting .257 with 14 homers and 33 RBIs, while catcher Carter Jensen leads the club with 49 RBIs and 13 home runs of his own.
Juan Soto leads the Mets in both batting average and home runs, hitting .295 with 20 homers, 49 RBIs, a .410 on-base percentage and a .568 slugging percentage out of left field. Shortstop Bo Bichette leads New York with 50 RBIs to go with 10 home runs and a .258 average. Kansas City sits 10 games behind in the AL Central and New York trails by 15 games in the NL East, standings gaps that reflect two clubs still searching for consistency in the season’s second half.
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets Game Today?
The Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets game starts at 1:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets?
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets with MLB Extra Innings®.
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
You can find the Royals’ regional broadcast on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
You can find the Mets’ regional broadcast on SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639).
Players to Watch: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Bobby Witt Jr. anchors the left side of Kansas City’s infield at shortstop, hitting .289 to lead the Royals in batting average. His .360 on-base percentage and .458 slugging mark give him a well-rounded offensive profile, blending contact with enough power to keep pitchers honest.
Jac Caglianone — RF. In right field, Jac Caglianone paces the Royals in home runs, hitting .257 with 14 homers and 33 RBIs. He’s rounding out a corner-outfield profile built around power this season.
Carter Jensen — C. Carter Jensen brings pop from behind the plate, and his 49 RBIs lead all Royals hitters. He’s hitting .247 with 13 home runs, giving Kansas City a middle-of-the-order threat at a traditionally light-hitting position.
New York Mets
Juan Soto — LF. Left fielder Juan Soto leads the Mets in both batting average and home runs, hitting .295 with 20 homers and 49 RBIs. His .410 on-base percentage and .568 slugging percentage give the Mets one of the most productive bats in the middle of their order.
Bo Bichette — SS. In the middle of the Mets’ infield, Bo Bichette has been a steady run producer, leading the team with 50 RBIs. He’s hitting .258 with 10 home runs, giving New York a dependable bat at shortstop even in a difficult season.
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