Which team is cheaper to watch: Minnesota Twins or San Diego Padres?

Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Minnesota Twins vs San Diego Padres gap exist?

San Diego Padres typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Minnesota Twins, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Minnesota Twins vs San Diego Padres

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Minnesota Twins

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

San Diego Padres

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

San Diego Padres usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Minnesota Twins. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Minnesota Twins ranks #22 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. San Diego Padres ranks #23 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average.

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Home-city context

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL for Minnesota Twins and SAN DIEGO for San Diego Padres.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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