It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 3, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: MLB Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals on September 3, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on MLB Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals on September 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (71-69) at Kansas City Royals (62-78) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins (71-69) visit the Kansas City Royals (62-78) tonight at Kauffman Stadium. Miami’s pitching staff has worked to a 3.93 ERA on the season while Kansas City’s staff carries a 4.72 mark, the widest divide between these two clubs on the stat sheet. Otto Lopez has emerged as Miami’s most reliable hitter, batting .304 with a .338 on-base percentage and a .443 slugging percentage from the shortstop spot, adding 10 home runs and 62 RBIs along the way.
He’ll see a Royals lineup fronted by Bobby Witt Jr., who is hitting .285 with a .360 on-base percentage and a .449 slugging percentage from the same position. Heriberto Hernandez has provided power from left field for Miami, launching 22 home runs and driving in 60 runs on a .232 batting average, while Kansas City counters with Jac Caglianone, who has belted 23 home runs and driven in 67 runs from right field. The Marlins sit 12 games behind the National League East leader while the Royals trail the American League Central leader by 11.5 games entering the night.
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What Time is the Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals on your local regional sports network, MLB Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals, and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
Miami Marlins games air on MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665).
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals games air on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Lopez is hitting .304 with a .338 on-base percentage and a .443 slugging percentage, giving the Marlins a steady presence at the top of the order. He has added 10 home runs and 62 RBIs, showing he can drive in runs as well as get on base.
Heriberto Hernandez — LF. Hernandez has provided power from left field for Miami, launching 22 home runs and driving in 60 runs on a .232 batting average this season. He gives the Marlins a bat capable of turning a game with one swing even on nights the contact numbers lag.
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Witt continues to anchor the left side of Kansas City’s infield, hitting .285 with a .360 on-base percentage and a .449 slugging percentage. That blend of average, patience and power keeps the Royals competitive at the plate even in a difficult season in the standings.
Jac Caglianone — RF. Caglianone has been a steady source of power in right field, hitting .282 with 23 home runs and 67 RBIs. He gives Kansas City a bat in the middle of the order capable of erasing a deficit in a single at-bat.
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