It’s the San Francisco Giants versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Bay Area, Kansas City Royals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals on July 22, 2026
You can watch the Kansas City Royals take on the San Francisco Giants live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports Bay Area and Kansas City Royals on July 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET.
San Francisco Giants (42-59) at Kansas City Royals (42-60) — Game Preview
The San Francisco Giants (42-59) visit the Kansas City Royals (42-60) at Kauffman Stadium on July 22, 2026. Kansas City’s pitching staff carries a 4.94 ERA on the season while San Francisco’s arms have been sharper at 4.39. Luis Arraez leads the Giants with a .323 average and a .362 on-base percentage, the steadiest bat in a lineup that otherwise leans on Rafael Devers for its power, and Devers brings 20 home runs and 53 RBIs into the matchup.
Kansas City counters with Carter Jensen, who has driven in 52 runs and added 14 home runs from behind the plate. Bobby Witt Jr. gives the Royals another dimension at shortstop, hitting .279 with 30 stolen bases even as he plays through day-to-day back soreness. Both clubs sit well back in their respective divisions, with the Giants 21.5 games behind in the NL West and the Royals 12 games back in the AL Central.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports Bay Area, Kansas City Royals
League Packages
What Time is the San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 2:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals on your local regional sports network, NBC Sports Bay Area, Kansas City Royals and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
San Francisco Giants fans can watch on NBC Sports Bay Area (Channel 696). Kansas City Royals fans can watch on Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Players to Watch: San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals
San Francisco Giants
Luis Arraez — 2B. Arraez holds down second base for the Giants and is hitting .323 on the season, the steadiest bat in the lineup. His .362 on-base percentage and .450 slugging give San Francisco a reliable presence at the top of the order.
Rafael Devers — 1B. Devers anchors the middle of the Giants’ order with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. His .241 average trails Arraez’s mark, but the power numbers make him San Francisco’s primary run producer in this matchup.
Casey Schmitt — LF. Schmitt has emerged as another power source in left field, hitting 19 home runs with 50 RBIs and a .273 average. He has also added 9 stolen bases, giving the Giants a layer of speed alongside the power in their lineup.
Kansas City Royals
Carter Jensen — C. Jensen has been a steady run producer behind the plate, driving in 52 runs with 14 home runs this season. His .242 average is modest, but the RBI total shows how often he comes through with runners on base for Kansas City.
Bobby Witt Jr. — SS. Witt brings a different dimension at shortstop, hitting .279 with 13 home runs, 39 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. His .350 on-base percentage and .450 slugging give him a rare combination of pop and speed in the Royals’ lineup.
Jac Caglianone — RF. Caglianone provides more thump in right field, hitting .258 with 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. His .463 slugging percentage points to real extra-base pop, giving Kansas City another power threat behind Witt and Jensen.
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