CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Guardians look to take three of four against the Kansas City Royals in a primetime slot today – Thursday, Sept. 11 – at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Guardians vs. Royals for free?
The game will broadcast live on FOX with the first pitch at 7 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game at no cost by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which is also offering $35 off your first month.
FuboTV also has a free trial and $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDIRECTV$74.99Yes5-day$35 off first monthFuboTV$64.99Yes5-day$30 off first monthSling TV$4.99-199.99NoN/ANoCleveland Guardians
The Guardians (74-71) had a five-game winning streak snapped as they fell to the Royals 4-3 on Sept. 10. The loss pushes them further back in what is becoming an increasingly frustrating postseason push.
Cleveland enters the matchup 3.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL wild-card spot. The Texas Rangers are two games ahead of the Guardians.
The Mariners have won five in a row while the Rangers are riding a four-game winning streak, which has prevented Cleveland from gaining any ground.
The Guardians have a minus-39 run differential and the lowest batting average in baseball as the offense continues to squander away opportunities from a pitching staff that has sharpened its play significantly down the stretch.
Cleveland leads the season series over Kansas City, 7-5.
Guardians players to watch
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez has a team-high 28 home runs and 76 RBI with a .287 batting average and .872 OPS. He takes a seven-game hitting streak into today’s series finale.
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has 26 home runs and 67 RBI with a .240 batting average and .802 OPS. He has six hits in his last five games, including two home runs and five RBI.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has 10 home runs and 48 RBI with a .276 batting average. He has notched seven hits in his last five games and remains masterful on defense.
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Kansas City Royals
With just 16 games left, the Royals (74-72) are looking to leapfrog the Guardians in the wild-card standings, sitting just half a game behind Cleveland heading into tonight’s crucial matchup.
Kansas City has lost six of its last 10 games, averaging a paltry 2.8 runs per game and hitting six home runs. The pitching staff has a 3.99 ERA during that span.
The Royals are 34-37 away from home this season.
Royals players to watch
Salvador Perez
Perez has 25 home runs and 81 RBI with a .235 batting average. He touts three hits in his last five games, including one home run and three RBI.
Bobby Witt Jr.
Witt has tallied 21 home runs and 77 RBI with a .295 batting average and .853 OPS. He has recorded four hits in his last five games, including one home run and one RBI.
Maikel Garcia
Garcia has 16 home runs and 68 RBI with a .292 batting average and .823 OPS. He has four hits in his last five games, including two RBI.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Gavin Williams (10-5, 3.17 ERA) vs. KC Stephen Kolek (5-5, 3.88)
Williams has emerged as the best arm in the Guardians pitching rotation. He has not allowed more than four earned runs in a single game since April 16. The right-hander has compiled 146 strikeouts and a 1.29 WHIP this season.
Kolek has not allowed more than three earned runs in each of his last four outings. The right-hander, who was recently acquired from the San Diego Padres, has 63 strikeouts and a 1.24 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Royals?
Spread: CLE: (-1.5), KC: (+1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (-134), KC: (+116)
Run total: 7.5
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Royals game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals
When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern
Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Channel: FOX
Best streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)
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