Which team is cheaper to watch: St. Louis Cardinals or New York Yankees?

St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees gap exist?

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

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St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

Cheaper

MLB

New York Yankees

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

St. Louis Cardinals ranks #13 in MLB and sits $5 above the league average. New York Yankees ranks #12 in MLB and sits $5 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: ST. LOUIS for St. Louis Cardinals and NEW YORK for New York Yankees.
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.