It’s the San Diego Padres versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: MLB San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the San Diego Padres live on DIRECTV on MLB San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals on July 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
San Diego Padres (48-48) at Kansas City Royals (38-59) — Game Preview
The San Diego Padres (48-48) travel to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (38-59) tonight. San Diego’s pitching staff has been the stronger unit by a wide margin, posting a 4.23 team ERA compared to Kansas City’s 4.95, the largest gap between the two rosters heading into the series. Manny Machado has carried the Padres’ offense from third base, driving in 55 runs on 19 home runs even with his average sitting at .203.
On the home side, Bobby Witt Jr. counters with a .286 average and a .461 slugging percentage, providing a blend of contact and power at shortstop. Fernando Tatis Jr. gives San Diego a second threat at the top of the order, hitting .277 with a .340 on-base percentage. Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen have provided pop of their own for Kansas City, with Caglianone’s 15 home runs and Jensen’s 49 RBIs both standing out in a lineup still finding its footing this season.
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What Time is the San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 8:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
San Diego Padres fans can catch the game on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694).
Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Kansas City Royals fans can catch the game on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Players to Watch: San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. The Padres’ right fielder is hitting .277 with a .340 on-base percentage, giving San Diego a steady presence at the top of the lineup. His .374 slugging percentage rounds out a batting line built more on contact and getting on base than raw power this season.
Manny Machado — 3B. Machado anchors the middle of the order at third base, and his 19 home runs and 55 RBIs have come even as his average has settled at .203. He remains a power-first bat for San Diego, valued for extra-base production over batting average this season.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill patrols center field for San Diego and has racked up 38 RBIs to go with 10 home runs despite a .219 average, giving the Padres length further down the lineup. His .350 slugging percentage shows he can still do damage in a season where his batting average hasn’t kept pace.
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. The Royals shortstop is hitting .286 with a .355 on-base percentage that makes him a difficult out at the top of the order. His .461 slugging percentage gives Kansas City a genuine power dimension from the shortstop position, a rare blend of average and pop.
Jac Caglianone — RF. Caglianone has emerged as a home run threat in right field, hitting 15 long balls to go with 35 RBIs and a .260 average. He gives Kansas City another source of power in the middle of the lineup this season.
Carter Jensen — C. Jensen has turned into a run producer behind the plate, driving in 49 runs with 13 home runs despite a .236 average. His production gives Kansas City a lineup that goes deeper than just the top of the order this season.
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