What's the cheapest way to watch MLB?

The cheapest MLB fandom is Washington Nationals at $75/mo.

How expensive is the average MLB fandom?

The average MLB fan spends about $90/month, compared with a national fandom average of $82/month.

Major League Baseball

The 2026 MLB stack is still local first, then exclusive extras.

Most MLB fans need a local RSN or team DTC option plus FOX/FS1/TBS/MLB Network access.

Apple TV+ and Netflix still matter because exclusive Friday and event windows keep leaking out of the core bundle.

Average Cost

$90/mo

Cheapest

$75/mo

Washington Nationals

Most Expensive

$104/mo

Boston Red Sox

Local-market wrinkle

The real swing factor is whether your team has an in-market direct option, an MVPD-only RSN, or a local bundle with MLB.TV.

What do your MLB teams cost?

Get an exact streaming cost breakdown based on your teams and location.

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

League averages compare every tracked MLB team on the same monthly cost basis.
Team pages stay separate because local rights and RSN availability create most of the variance.
The calculator is still the final answer once your zip code and team mix enter the picture.