Which team is cheaper to watch: Cleveland Guardians or Arizona Diamondbacks?

Cleveland Guardians and Arizona Diamondbacks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks gap exist?

Arizona Diamondbacks typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Cleveland Guardians, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Cleveland Guardians

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Arizona Diamondbacks usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Cleveland Guardians. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Cleveland Guardians ranks #17 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Arizona Diamondbacks ranks #16 in MLB and sits $3 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: CLEVELAND - AKRON (CANTON) for Cleveland Guardians and PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.