Which fandom is cheaper: Dallas Mavericks or Boston Celtics?

Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics gap exist?

Boston Celtics typically needs 3 services versus 4 for Dallas Mavericks, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NBA

Dallas Mavericks

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Boston Celtics

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Celtics usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for Dallas Mavericks. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Dallas Mavericks ranks #24 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average. Boston Celtics ranks #23 in NBA and sits $9 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: DALLAS - FT. WORTH for Dallas Mavericks and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Celtics.
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.