Which team is cheaper to watch: Athletics or Philadelphia Phillies?

Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies gap exist?

Philadelphia Phillies typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Athletics, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Athletics

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Philadelphia Phillies

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Philadelphia Phillies usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Athletics. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Athletics ranks #26 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average. Philadelphia Phillies ranks #27 in MLB and sits $15 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: SACRAMNTO - STKTN - MODESTO for Athletics and PHILADELPHIA for Philadelphia Phillies.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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