Which fandom is cheaper: Charlotte Hornets or Toronto Raptors?

Charlotte Hornets is cheaper by about $5/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors gap exist?

Toronto Raptors typically needs 4 services versus 3 for Charlotte Hornets, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NBA

Charlotte Hornets

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Toronto Raptors

$126

/mo

4 services · $1134/yr

Toronto Raptors fans pay $5/mo more

That's $60/year more than Charlotte Hornets fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Toronto Raptors usually asks for 4 services versus 3 for Charlotte Hornets. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Charlotte Hornets ranks #5 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Toronto Raptors ranks #1 in NBA and sits $8 above the league average.

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Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: CHARLOTTE for Charlotte Hornets and BUFFALO for Toronto Raptors.
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.