Which fandom is cheaper: St. Louis Blues or Washington Capitals?

St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals gap exist?

Washington Capitals typically needs 2 services versus 2 for St. Louis Blues, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals

Which fandom costs more to stream?

NHL

St. Louis Blues

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Washington Capitals

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Washington Capitals usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for St. Louis Blues. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

St. Louis Blues ranks #15 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. Washington Capitals ranks #16 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average.

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Home-city context

Washington, DC

How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: ST. LOUIS for St. Louis Blues and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Capitals.
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.