Which team is cheaper to watch: Boston Celtics or New England Patriots?

New England Patriots is cheaper by about $26/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Boston Celtics vs New England Patriots gap exist?

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

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Boston Celtics vs New England Patriots

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Boston Celtics

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

NFL

New England Patriots

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

Boston Celtics fans pay $26/mo more

That's $316/year more than New England Patriots fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Celtics usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for New England Patriots. 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. New England Patriots ranks #22 in NFL and sits right at 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 BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for New England Patriots.
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.