Which team is cheaper to watch: New York Yankees or New York Knicks?

New York Yankees is cheaper by about $26/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the New York Yankees vs New York Knicks gap exist?

New York Knicks typically needs 3 services versus 4 for New York Yankees, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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New York Yankees vs New York Knicks

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

New York Yankees

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

Cheaper

NBA

New York Knicks

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

New York Knicks fans pay $26/mo more

That's $315/year more than New York Yankees fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

New York Knicks usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for New York Yankees. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New York Yankees ranks #12 in MLB and sits $5 above the league average. New York Knicks ranks #18 in NBA and sits $3 above 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: NEW YORK for New York Yankees and NEW YORK for New York Knicks.
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.