Which team is cheaper to watch: Pittsburgh Pirates or Philadelphia Phillies?

Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies gap exist?

Philadelphia Phillies typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Pittsburgh Pirates, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Philadelphia Phillies

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Philadelphia Phillies usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Pittsburgh Pirates. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Pittsburgh Pirates ranks #28 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average. Philadelphia Phillies ranks #27 in MLB and sits $15 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: PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Pirates and PHILADELPHIA for Philadelphia Phillies.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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