Which team is cheaper to watch: Boston Red Sox or Boston Celtics?

Boston Red Sox is cheaper by about $5/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Boston Red Sox vs Boston Celtics gap exist?

Boston Celtics typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Boston Red Sox, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Boston Celtics

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

Boston Celtics fans pay $5/mo more

That's $63/year more than Boston Red Sox fans

Setup complexity

Boston Celtics usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Boston Red Sox. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Boston Red Sox ranks #1 in MLB and sits $14 above the league average. Boston Celtics ranks #23 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Celtics.
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.