Which team is cheaper to watch: Seattle Mariners or Tampa Bay Rays?

Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays gap exist?

Tampa Bay Rays typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Seattle Mariners, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Seattle Mariners

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Tampa Bay Rays

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Tampa Bay Rays usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Seattle Mariners. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Seattle Mariners ranks #24 in MLB and sits $3 below the league average. Tampa Bay Rays ranks #25 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: SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Mariners and TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Rays.
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.