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

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

Why does the Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals gap exist?

Chicago White 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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Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Chicago White Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

MLB

Washington Nationals

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

Chicago White Sox fans pay $29/mo more

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Chicago White 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

Chicago White Sox ranks #2 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: CHICAGO for Chicago White 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.