It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 2, 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, MLB Kansas City Royals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals on September 2, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on MLB Miami Marlins and MLB Kansas City Royals on September 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (70-69) at Kansas City Royals (62-77) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins (70-69) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (62-77) on September 2, 2026, with Miami still playing above the break-even mark and Kansas City well under it down the stretch. Kansas City’s pitching staff has been the more porous of the two, posting a 4.69 team ERA against Miami’s 3.92, a gap that has shown up consistently across the season. Otto Lopez has anchored the Marlins’ infield all year, hitting .305 with a .340 on-base percentage and 61 RBIs from the shortstop position.
Kansas City counters at the same position with Bobby Witt Jr., who brings a .285 average and a .451 slugging percentage as the Royals’ primary table-setter at shortstop. Jac Caglianone has provided the power for Kansas City, driving in 66 runs on 23 home runs, while Miami’s Heriberto Hernandez has answered with 22 home runs and 58 RBIs of his own out of left field. Miami sits 12 games behind the National League East lead while Kansas City trails the American League Central by 11.5 games, leaving both clubs on the outside of the playoff picture as September begins.
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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 and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
Miami Marlins games air on MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665) on DIRECTV.
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals games air on MLB Kansas City Royals (Channel 671) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Lopez has anchored Miami’s infield at shortstop, hitting .305 with a .340 on-base percentage and 61 RBIs. His .442 slugging percentage adds pop to a contact-oriented approach at the plate.
Heriberto Hernandez — LF. Hernandez has provided pop from left field, launching 22 home runs and driving in 58 runs on the year. His .229 average reflects a power-first approach built around extra-base hits rather than contact.
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Witt brings a .285 average and a .360 on-base percentage to the shortstop position, pairing plate discipline with a .451 slugging mark. He gives Kansas City a steady presence at the top of the lineup.
Jac Caglianone — RF. Caglianone has supplied power from right field, hitting .283 with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs. His extra-base production has been a consistent part of Kansas City’s offense this season.
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