Which fandom is cheaper: Athletics or Boston Red Sox?

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

Why does the Athletics vs Boston Red Sox gap exist?

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

Fandom Cost Comparison

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLB

Athletics

$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 Athletics fans

Setup complexity

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

League context

Athletics ranks #26 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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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: SACRAMNTO - STKTN - MODESTO for Athletics and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox.
The gap reflects both 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.