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

Washington Nationals is cheaper by about $29/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals gap exist?

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

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Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

MLB

Washington Nationals

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

Boston Red Sox fans pay $29/mo more

That's $348/year more than Washington Nationals fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Red Sox usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Washington Nationals. 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. Washington Nationals ranks #30 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: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Nationals.
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.