Which team is cheaper to watch: Washington Nationals or Washington Wizards?

Washington Nationals is cheaper by about $46/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Washington Nationals vs Washington Wizards gap exist?

Washington Wizards 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 Washington Wizards

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Washington Nationals

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Washington Wizards

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Washington Wizards fans pay $46/mo more

That's $555/year more than Washington Nationals fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Washington Wizards 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. Washington Wizards ranks #22 in NBA and sits $3 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 WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Wizards.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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