Which team is cheaper to watch: Washington Nationals or Boston Red Sox?

Washington Nationals is cheaper by about $29/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox gap exist?

Boston Red Sox typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Washington Nationals, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Washington Nationals

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$104

/mo

3 services · $830/yr

Boston Red Sox fans pay $29/mo more

That's $348/year more than Washington Nationals fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Red Sox usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Washington Nationals. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Washington Nationals ranks #30 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average. Boston Red Sox ranks #1 in MLB and sits $14 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: WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Nationals and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox.
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.