Which team is cheaper to watch: Chicago White Sox or Chicago Bulls?

Chicago White Sox is cheaper by about $17/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Bulls gap exist?

Chicago Bulls typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Chicago White Sox, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Bulls

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Chicago White Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Chicago Bulls

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Chicago Bulls fans pay $17/mo more

That's $207/year more than Chicago White Sox fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Chicago Bulls usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Chicago White Sox. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Chicago White Sox ranks #2 in MLB and sits $14 above the league average. Chicago Bulls ranks #6 in NBA and sits $3 above 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: CHICAGO for Chicago White Sox and CHICAGO for Chicago Bulls.
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.