Which fandom is cheaper: Detroit Pistons or Houston Rockets?

Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets gap exist?

Houston Rockets typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Detroit Pistons, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NBA

Detroit Pistons

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Houston Rockets

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Houston Rockets usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Detroit Pistons. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Detroit Pistons ranks #9 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Houston Rockets ranks #10 in NBA and sits $3 above 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: DETROIT for Detroit Pistons and HOUSTON for Houston Rockets.
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.