Which team is cheaper to watch: San Diego Padres or Seattle Mariners?

San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners gap exist?

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

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San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

San Diego Padres

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Seattle Mariners

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

San Diego Padres ranks #23 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Seattle Mariners ranks #24 in MLB and sits $3 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: SAN DIEGO for San Diego Padres and SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Mariners.
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.