Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

The Cubs take on the Royals on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of their three-game series

The Chicago Cubs battle the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon in the final game of their three-game series. The Cubs took the opener on Friday, 6-4, but lost the second game on Saturday, 6-3. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak and dropped them to 68-50 on the season. They continue to sit in second place in the NL Central, five and a half games back of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. On Sunday, the Cubs will send Matthew Boyd to the mound as they try to clinch a series win on the road. Boyd has pitched well for the Cubs and comes into the game 7-1 with a 3.59 ERA on the season. The Cubs have won eight of his last nine starts.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Today:

Game Date: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

TV: Kansas City Royals, Marquee Sports Network

Location: Kauffman Stadium

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The Royals will counter with Dany Dobnak, as they try to upset the Cubs for a second consecutive day and take the series.

Dobnak will be making just his seventh start of the season, and he comes into the game 2-0 with a 1.16 ERA. He has given up one or fewer runs in each of his last five starts. The Royals, though, are just 3-2 in those games.

The win on Saturday snapped a two-game losing streak for the Royals, but was just their third win in the last nine games. They are now 49-69 on the season and are in last place in the AL Central.

What Time Is the Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Game On?

The Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals game will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

What Channel Is the Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Game On?

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