Which team is cheaper to watch: Anaheim Ducks or Washington Capitals?

Anaheim Ducks is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals gap exist?

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

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Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Anaheim Ducks

$100

/mo

3 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Washington Capitals

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Washington Capitals fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Anaheim Ducks fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: LOS ANGELES for Anaheim Ducks and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Capitals.
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.