Which fandom is cheaper: Calgary Flames or Boston Bruins?

Calgary Flames is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins gap exist?

Boston Bruins typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Calgary Flames, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Fandom Cost Comparison

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NHL

Calgary Flames

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Boston Bruins

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Boston Bruins fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Calgary Flames fans

Setup complexity

Boston Bruins usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Calgary Flames. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Calgary Flames ranks #18 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Boston Bruins ranks #1 in NHL and sits $6 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: BILLINGS for Calgary Flames and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Bruins.
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.