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Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals.
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What time is Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals?
First pitch between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
How to watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
- Matchup: DET at KC
- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Time: 7:10 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Royals.TV and Detroit SportsNet
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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