Which fandom is cheaper: Philadelphia Phillies or Pittsburgh Pirates?

Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates gap exist?

Pittsburgh Pirates typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Philadelphia Phillies, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLB

Philadelphia Phillies

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates

$75

/mo

3 services · $598/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Pittsburgh Pirates usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Philadelphia Phillies. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Philadelphia Phillies ranks #27 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average. Pittsburgh Pirates ranks #28 in MLB and sits $15 below the league average.

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How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: PHILADELPHIA for Philadelphia Phillies and PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.