Which team is cheaper to watch: Arizona Diamondbacks or Phoenix Suns?

Arizona Diamondbacks is cheaper by about $22/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Phoenix Suns gap exist?

Phoenix Suns 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 Phoenix Suns

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Phoenix Suns

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

Phoenix Suns fans pay $22/mo more

That's $261/year more than Arizona Diamondbacks fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Phoenix Suns 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. Phoenix Suns ranks #28 in NBA and sits $9 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 PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Phoenix Suns.
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.