Which team is cheaper to watch: Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals?

Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals gap exist?

Kansas City Royals typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Detroit Tigers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Detroit Tigers

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Kansas City Royals

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Kansas City Royals usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Detroit Tigers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Detroit Tigers ranks #19 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Kansas City Royals ranks #20 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: DETROIT for Detroit Tigers and KANSAS CITY for Kansas City Royals.
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.