June 12, 2026

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Check the Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals matchup with start time, TV and streaming listings, probable pitchers, venue, score status and same-date MLB games.

8:10 PM ETStart time
FinalStatus
KCTV5, Royals.TV, Space City Home NetworkTV
Kauffman StadiumVenue

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals Game Summary

A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Houston Astros 10 32-39
Final 10-8 Fri, Jun 12 · 8:10 PM ET

Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateJune 12, 2026
Time8:10 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight

Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers

HOUTatsuya Imai
Stats5-4 · ERA 6.06 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 52.0 IP
KCLuinder Avila
Stats4-3 · ERA 5.05 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.59 · 51.2 IP

TV Channel and Streaming

KCTV5 TV · home
Royals.TV TV · home · Streaming
Space City Home Network TV · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan FM · home · Streaming
KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2 AM · away · Streaming
KLTN-TUDN 102.9 FM AM · away · Streaming
Royals Radio Network AM · home

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More MLB Games on June 12, 2026

Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
Date / Time Matchup Status TV / Streaming Probable Pitchers Venue Links
Fri, Jun 12 6:40 PM ET
Final
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, SportsNet Pittsburgh
MIA: Sandy Alcantara
10-4 · ERA 4.00 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 123.2 IP
PIT: Braxton Ashcraft
9-3 · ERA 3.24 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 108.1 IP
PNC Park
Fri, Jun 12 6:45 PM ET
Final
Mariners.TV, Nationals.TV
SEA: Bryce Miller
4-2 · ERA 1.71 · 62 SO · WHIP 0.66 · 52.2 IP
WSH: Zack Littell
7-6 · ERA 5.02 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 86.0 IP
Nationals Park
Fri, Jun 12 7:05 PM ET
Final
MASN, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
SD: Griffin Canning
1-6 · ERA 6.71 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 51.0 IP
BAL: Shane Baz
4-9 · ERA 4.21 · 90 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 107.0 IP
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Fri, Jun 12 7:10 PM ET
Final
Detroit SportsNet, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
DET: Jack Flaherty
2-8 · ERA 4.60 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 76.1 IP
CLE: Tanner Bibee
2-9 · ERA 4.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 106.1 IP
Progressive Field
Fri, Jun 12 7:10 PM ET
Final
CW33, NESN
TEX: Jack Leiter
3-7 · ERA 5.29 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 80.0 IP
BOS: Sonny Gray
10-1 · ERA 2.61 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 89.2 IP
Fenway Park
Fri, Jun 12 7:15 PM ET
Final
Apple TV
ATL: Spencer Strider
4-2 · ERA 5.31 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 39.0 IP
NYM: Nolan McLean
6-5 · ERA 3.73 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 101.1 IP
Citi Field
Fri, Jun 12 7:15 PM ET
Final
Apple TV
AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez
7-3 · ERA 2.25 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 108.0 IP
CIN: Nick Lodolo
3-2 · ERA 4.68 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 57.2 IP
Great American Ball Park
Fri, Jun 12 7:37 PM ET
Final
SN1, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
NYY: Ryan Weathers
3-7 · ERA 4.29 · 104 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 92.1 IP
TOR: Trey Yesavage
4-4 · ERA 3.31 · 68 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 73.1 IP
Rogers Centre
Fri, Jun 12 7:40 PM ET
Final
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, NBCSP
PHI: Tanner Banks
0-4 · ERA 7.14 · 32 SO · WHIP 2.00 · 29.0 IP
MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
10-4 · ERA 1.62 · 167 SO · WHIP 0.76 · 111.0 IP
American Family Field
Fri, Jun 12 7:40 PM ET
Final
Chicago Sports Network, SportsNet LA
LAD: Roki Sasaki
3-5 · ERA 5.33 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 81.0 IP
CWS: Anthony Kay
6-3 · ERA 4.29 · 67 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 84.0 IP
Rate Field
Fri, Jun 12 8:10 PM ET
Final
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, KMOV-4, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
STL: Kyle Leahy
7-4 · ERA 3.86 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 86.1 IP
MIN: Joe Ryan
6-5 · ERA 2.85 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 104.1 IP
Target Field
Fri, Jun 12 8:10 PM ET
Final
KCTV5, Royals.TV, Space City Home Network
HOU: Tatsuya Imai
5-4 · ERA 6.06 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 52.0 IP
KC: Luinder Avila
4-3 · ERA 5.05 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.59 · 51.2 IP
Kauffman Stadium
Fri, Jun 12 9:38 PM ET
Final
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Rays.TV
TB: Shane McClanahan
8-5 · ERA 2.83 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 86.0 IP
LAA: Sam Aldegheri
3-4 · ERA 5.08 · 22 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 33.2 IP
Angel Stadium
Fri, Jun 12 10:05 PM ET
Final
NBCSCA, Rockies.TV
COL: Sean Sullivan
0-3 · ERA 8.87 · 16 SO · WHIP 2.01 · 22.1 IP
ATH: Gage Jump
3-3 · ERA 3.77 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 43.0 IP
Las Vegas Ballpark
Fri, Jun 12 10:15 PM ET
Final
KNTV, Marquee Sports Network, NBCS BA
CHC: Javier Assad
6-1 · ERA 4.15 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 56.1 IP
SF: Landen Roupp
6-8 · ERA 4.27 · 104 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 97.0 IP
Oracle Park

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals FAQ

Common questions for this MLB matchup.

What time is Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals?

The listed start time is 8:10 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

What channel is Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals on?

The current TV listing is KCTV5, Royals.TV, Space City Home Network. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.

Who are the probable pitchers?

The listed probable pitchers are Tatsuya Imai and Luinder Avila. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.