Which fandom is cheaper: Pittsburgh Penguins or San Jose Sharks?

Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks gap exist?

San Jose Sharks typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Pittsburgh Penguins, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

San Jose Sharks

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

San Jose Sharks usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Pittsburgh Penguins. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Pittsburgh Penguins ranks #24 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. San Jose Sharks ranks #25 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average.

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Home-city context

San Francisco

How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Penguins and SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Jose Sharks.
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.