What's the cheapest way to watch NHL?

The cheapest NHL fandom is Winnipeg Jets at $100/mo.

How expensive is the average NHL fandom?

The average NHL fan spends about $106/month, compared with a national fandom average of $82/month.

National Hockey League

NHL is now a two-front battle: local rights plus TNT/Max.

ABC, ESPN, TNT, and Max drive the national side while your local team still pushes the in-market price.

Out-of-market fans often end up in a cleaner setup because ESPN+ absorbs a lot of the national burden.

Average Cost

$106/mo

Cheapest

$100/mo

Winnipeg Jets

Most Expensive

$112/mo

Boston Bruins

Local-market wrinkle

Teams with a clean direct-to-consumer option look very different from teams still locked behind a live-TV bundle.

What do your NHL teams cost?

Get an exact streaming cost breakdown based on your teams and location.

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

League averages compare every tracked NHL team on the same monthly cost basis.
Team pages stay separate because local rights and RSN availability create most of the variance.
The calculator is still the final answer once your zip code and team mix enter the picture.