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

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

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

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

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Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Kansas City Royals

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Detroit Tigers

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

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