Streaming Cost Comparison
Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Which team costs more to watch?
NHL
Seattle Kraken
$100
/mo
3 services · $900/yr
Cheaper
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
$100
/mo
2 services · $900/yr
It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.
Why the gap exists
Setup complexity
Tampa Bay Lightning usually asks for 2 services versus 3 for Seattle Kraken. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.
League context
Seattle Kraken ranks #26 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Tampa Bay Lightning ranks #27 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average.
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How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- Both baselines use each team's home market: SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Kraken and TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Lightning.
- 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.