Which fandom is cheaper: Athletics or Tampa Bay Rays?

Athletics is cheaper by about $13/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays gap exist?

Tampa Bay Rays typically needs 4 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

Tampa Bay Rays

$87

/mo

4 services · $698/yr

Tampa Bay Rays fans pay $13/mo more

That's $150/year more than Athletics fans

Setup complexity

Tampa Bay Rays usually asks for 4 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. Tampa Bay Rays ranks #25 in MLB and sits $3 below 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 TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Rays.
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.