Which team is cheaper to watch: Arizona Diamondbacks or Cleveland Guardians?

Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians gap exist?

Cleveland Guardians typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Arizona Diamondbacks, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Cleveland Guardians

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Cleveland Guardians usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Arizona Diamondbacks. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Arizona Diamondbacks ranks #16 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Cleveland Guardians ranks #17 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average.

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Arizona Diamondbacks and CLEVELAND - AKRON (CANTON) for Cleveland Guardians.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.