Which team is cheaper to watch: Boston Celtics or Dallas Mavericks?

Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks gap exist?

Dallas Mavericks typically needs 4 services versus 3 for Boston Celtics, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Boston Celtics

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Dallas Mavericks

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Dallas Mavericks usually asks for 4 services versus 3 for Boston Celtics. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Boston Celtics ranks #23 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average. Dallas Mavericks ranks #24 in NBA and sits $9 below 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: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Celtics and DALLAS - FT. WORTH for Dallas Mavericks.
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.