Which team is cheaper to watch: San Francisco Giants or Washington Nationals?

San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals gap exist?

Washington Nationals typically needs 3 services versus 3 for San Francisco Giants, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

San Francisco Giants

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Washington Nationals

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Washington Nationals usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for San Francisco Giants. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

San Francisco Giants ranks #29 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average. Washington Nationals ranks #30 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: SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Francisco Giants and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Nationals.
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.