Which team is cheaper to watch: New York Mets or Boston Red Sox?

New York Mets is cheaper by about $13/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox gap exist?

Boston Red Sox typically needs 3 services versus 4 for New York Mets, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

New York Mets

$90

/mo

4 services · $723/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

Boston Red Sox fans pay $13/mo more

That's $160/year more than New York Mets fans

Setup complexity

Boston Red Sox usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for New York Mets. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New York Mets ranks #15 in MLB and sits right at 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: NEW YORK for New York Mets 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.