It’s the New York Yankees versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: YES Network, Kansas City Royals
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, New York Yankees – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, New York Yankees – MLB.TV, YES Network and Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
New York Yankees (33-22) at Kansas City Royals (22-33) — Game Preview
The Yankees visit Kauffman Stadium with a 33-22 record, while the Royals enter at 22-33. New York has the stronger overall profile, but the matchup centers on Gerrit Cole continuing his return against Noah Cameron and a Kansas City club trying to steady its rotation.
Cole gets the ball for New York carrying a 0.00 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP across six innings, a small sample from his return to the rotation. Cameron counters for Kansas City with a 2-3 record, a 4.72 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP and 44 strikeouts across 47.2 innings.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees’ power production with 17 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 36 RBIs. For Kansas City, Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .295 with a .360 on-base percentage and .493 slugging mark, and Salvador Perez adds nine home runs and 25 RBIs from catcher. With Giancarlo Stanton on the IL for New York and Kansas City dealing with several pitching injuries, both teams will need production beyond their top names.
Regional Coverage
YES Network, Kansas City Royals
Streaming
Amazon Prime Video, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, New York Yankees – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals on Amazon Prime Video, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV, New York Yankees – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, YES Network, Kansas City Royals and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
YES Network (Channel 631), Kansas City Royals (Channel 671)
Players to Watch: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Aaron Judge — RF. The right fielder leads the Yankees’ power game with 17 home runs and 33 RBIs while hitting .256, giving New York its top home-run threat. With Giancarlo Stanton on the IL, Judge’s middle-order production becomes even more important.
Cody Bellinger — LF. Bellinger has driven in 36 runs to pair with eight home runs and a .277 average, giving New York a left-handed run producer behind Judge in the order. His RBI total tops Judge’s 33 to this point, a useful split that protects the lineup against right-handed matchups.
Gerrit Cole — SP. Cole takes the mound with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP across six innings, a small but strong sample as he ramps back up. He has logged two strikeouts in that early window, and New York will likely continue managing his workload as he builds back into regular-season rhythm.
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Witt is hitting .295 with a .360 on-base percentage and a .493 slugging mark, a complete top-of-the-order profile from the shortstop position. His OBP-SLG combination ranks ahead of the rest of the Royals’ lineup in eligible-leaders data, the reason he sets the tone before Salvador Perez bats.
Salvador Perez — C. The catcher carries the home power load with nine home runs and 25 RBIs, even as his .212 average tells the harder side of the story. His RBI total places him second on the Royals among today’s eligible bats, behind Witt as the table-setter and ahead of the rest of the everyday lineup.
Noah Cameron — SP. Cameron starts for Kansas City with a 4.72 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP and a 2-3 record across 47.2 innings. His 44 strikeouts show some swing-and-miss ability, but he will need to manage traffic against a Yankees lineup with multiple power bats.
Injury Report: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Max Fried (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow bruise
Jasson Dominguez (LF) — 10-day IL, left shoulder sprain
Giancarlo Stanton (DH) — 10-day IL, right calf strain
Angel Chivilli (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder soreness
Clarke Schmidt (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Kansas City Royals
Carlos Estevez (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Cole Ragans (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow pinched nerve
James McArthur (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Kris Bubic (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow soreness
Matt Strahm (RP) — 15-day IL, right knee inflammation
Jonathan India (2B) — 10-day IL, left shoulder surgery
Alec Marsh (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
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