Which team is cheaper to watch: Miami Marlins or Miami Heat?

Miami Marlins is cheaper by about $34/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Miami Marlins vs Miami Heat gap exist?

Miami Heat typically needs 3 services versus 4 for Miami Marlins, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Miami Marlins

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Miami Heat

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Miami Heat fans pay $34/mo more

That's $405/year more than Miami Marlins fans

Setup complexity

Miami Heat usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for Miami Marlins. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Miami Marlins ranks #21 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Miami Heat ranks #15 in NBA and sits $3 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: MIAMI - FT. LAUDERDALE for Miami Marlins and MIAMI - FT. LAUDERDALE for Miami Heat.
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.