It’s the Kansas City Royals versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: Kansas City Royals, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Streaming: Royals.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on September 18, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Kansas City Royals live on DIRECTV on Royals.TV, Kansas City Royals and SportsNet Pittsburgh on September 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Kansas City Royals (67-86) at Pittsburgh Pirates (76-77) — Game Preview
The Kansas City Royals (67-86) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (76-77) at PNC Park on September 18, 2026. Pittsburgh has out-slugged Kansas City as a team this season, with 175 home runs against the Royals’ 158. Jac Caglianone has provided steady production for Kansas City, hitting .277 with a .483 slugging percentage in right field, while Pittsburgh counters with Nick Gonzales hitting .304 with a .367 on-base percentage at third base.
Royals catcher Carter Jensen adds a power dimension of his own with 24 home runs and 75 RBIs, and Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe matches that with 31 home runs and 89 RBIs. The Royals sit 11 games behind the AL Central lead and the Pirates trail the NL Central by 19 games as the regular season winds down.
Regional Coverage
Kansas City Royals and SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming
Royals.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Royals.TV, your local regional sports network, Kansas City Royals, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Extra Innings®.
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals games can be seen on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games can be seen on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Players to Watch: Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Kansas City Royals
Jac Caglianone — RF. Jac Caglianone holds down right field for Kansas City and is hitting .277 with a .483 slugging percentage, giving the Royals some thump even in a difficult season. His .328 on-base percentage keeps him a steady presence in the lineup.
Carter Jensen — C. Behind the plate, Carter Jensen has provided real power for Kansas City, socking 24 home runs and driving in 75 runs this season. His .235 average is modest, but the Royals have gotten plenty of production from his bat in a corner-power role.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Nick Gonzales anchors third base for Pittsburgh and is hitting .304 this season, with a .367 on-base percentage that reflects a patient approach at the plate. He’s been a steady contact presence in a lineup built around power.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Second baseman Brandon Lowe supplies plenty of thump for the Pirates, with 31 home runs and 89 RBIs on the year. His .261 average shows he’s more of a slugger than a pure contact hitter, but the production has held up all season.
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