Which team is cheaper to watch: New York Knicks or Washington Wizards?

Washington Wizards is cheaper by about $23/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards gap exist?

New York Knicks typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Washington Wizards, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

New York Knicks

$128

/mo

3 services · $1152/yr

NBA

Washington Wizards

$105

/mo

3 services · $945/yr

Cheaper

New York Knicks fans pay $23/mo more

That's $276/year more than Washington Wizards fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

New York Knicks usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Washington Wizards. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New York Knicks ranks #1 in NBA and sits $22 above the league average. Washington Wizards ranks #30 in NBA and sits $1 below the league average.

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed July 20, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: NEW YORK for New York Knicks and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Wizards.
The gap reflects 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.