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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins
Which team costs more to watch?
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
$108
/mo
2 services · $976/yr
Cheaper
NHL
Boston Bruins
$127
/mo
2 services · $1147/yr
Boston Bruins fans pay $19/mo more
That's $228/year more than Tampa Bay Lightning fans
Why the gap exists
Setup complexity
Boston Bruins usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Tampa Bay Lightning. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.
League context
Tampa Bay Lightning ranks #22 in NHL and sits $1 below the league average. Boston Bruins ranks #1 in NHL and sits $18 above the league average.
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How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- Both baselines use each team's home market: TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Lightning and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Bruins.
- 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.