What channel is Royals vs. Cardinals on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
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The second installment of the I-70 series continues this weekend with the St. Louis Cardinals visiting the Kansas City Royals.
St. Louis took two of three from Kansas City a month ago at Busch Stadium, and the teams are back together at Kauffman for three more games as the Cardinals try to chip away at the Brewers’ NL Central lead and the Royals look to climb out of the AL Central basement.
Friday’s middle game of the series features perhaps the most appealing pitching matchup, with Seth Lugo (3.86 ERA) on the mound for the Royals and Michael McGreevy (2.99 ERA) getting the ball for the Cards.
Lugo is back following a brief stint on the concussion injured list after taking a line drive to the head in his most recent start June 10. The veteran has generally been solid this season but the Royals will surely keep a close eye on him in his return.
McGreevey doesn’t miss many bats (51 strikeouts in 78.1 innings) but he has consistently kept the Cardinals in his starts, working exactly six innings with two runs allowed in each of his last three outings.
Who will pick up the win Friday night? Here’s everything you need to know to watch.
What channel is Royals vs. Cardinals on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV
Royals vs. Cardinals will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.
Subscribers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Royals vs. Cardinals start time
- Date: Friday, June 19
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT
First pitch of Royals vs. Cardinals on Friday is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Apple TV ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule 2026
Apple and MLB have announced the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule through the end of July. See every upcoming game below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 | Cardinals at Royals | 8:15 p.m. |
| Twins at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| June 26 | Cubs at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| Dodgers at Padres | 9:45 p.m. | |
| July 3 | Rays at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Brewers at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| July 10 | Red Sox at Mets | 7:15 p.m. |
| Braves at Cardinals | 8:15 p.m. | |
| July 17 | White Sox at Blue Jays | 7:15 p.m. |
| July 24 | Yankees at Phillies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Blue Jays at Red Sox | 7:15 p.m. | |
| July 31 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Giants at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
