Which team is cheaper to watch: Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox?

Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox gap exist?

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

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Houston Astros

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

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

Setup complexity

Boston Red Sox usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Houston Astros. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Houston Astros ranks #3 in MLB and sits $14 above the league average. Boston Red Sox ranks #1 in MLB and sits $14 above the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: HOUSTON for Houston Astros and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox.
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.