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Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

By Rachel Chesbrough
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Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

It’s the Texas Rangers versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 11, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.

  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
  • Streaming: Texas Rangers – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
  • League Package: MLB Extra Innings®

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals on June 11, 2026

You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Texas Rangers live on DIRECTV on Texas Rangers – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV on June 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET.

Texas Rangers (33-34) at Kansas City Royals (28-40) — Game Preview

The Texas Rangers arrive at Kauffman Stadium at 33-34 to meet a Kansas City Royals club sitting at 28-40 and looking to climb back toward the middle of the division. Texas leans on third baseman Josh Jung, who is hitting .314 with a .369 on-base percentage and a .481 slugging mark as the steadiest bat in the lineup. Behind him, Jake Burger supplies the power at first base with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs even while his average sits at .245.

On the home side, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. anchors the order at .279 with a .353 on-base percentage and a .450 slugging figure. Salvador Perez gives Kansas City a veteran threat behind the plate with nine home runs, and rookie catcher Carter Jensen has chipped in 31 RBIs to lead the Royals in that category. Both clubs carry losing records, so every game in this stretch carries weight in the standings.

Streaming

Texas Rangers – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV

League Packages

MLB Extra Innings®

What Time is the Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?

The Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 2:10 PM ET.

Where Can I Watch Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals?

You can watch Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals on Texas Rangers – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV and MLB Extra Innings®.

Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV

Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677), Kansas City Royals (Channel 671)

Players to Watch: Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals

Texas Rangers

Josh Jung — 3B. Jung leads the Rangers lineup at the plate with a .314 average and a .369 on-base percentage. His .481 slugging mark shows he drives the ball with authority from the corner, giving Texas a reliable bat near the top of the order.

Jake Burger — 1B. Burger is the primary power source at first base with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs on the season. His .245 average is modest, but his run production keeps him in the heart of the Texas order.

Kansas City Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Witt Jr. sets the tone at shortstop with a .279 average and a .353 on-base percentage, the highest on-base figure among the Kansas City hitters in this matchup. His .450 slugging mark adds extra-base pop to a lineup that needs it.

Salvador Perez — C. Perez brings veteran power behind the plate with nine home runs this season. His .197 average has dipped, but the catcher remains a threat to change a game with one swing.

Carter Jensen — C. Jensen leads the Royals with 31 RBIs while adding eight home runs from the catcher spot. His .214 average trails his teammates, yet his run production has made him a steady contributor in the middle of the order.

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