Which team is cheaper to watch: Anaheim Ducks or Calgary Flames?

Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames gap exist?

Calgary Flames typically needs 2 services versus 3 for Anaheim Ducks, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Anaheim Ducks

$100

/mo

3 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Calgary Flames

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

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

Setup complexity

Calgary Flames usually asks for 2 services versus 3 for Anaheim Ducks. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Anaheim Ducks ranks #17 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Calgary Flames ranks #18 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: LOS ANGELES for Anaheim Ducks and BILLINGS for Calgary Flames.
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.