Which team is cheaper to watch: Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards?

Boston Celtics is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards gap exist?

Washington Wizards typically needs 3 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 Washington Wizards

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Boston Celtics

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Washington Wizards

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Washington Wizards fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Boston Celtics fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Washington Wizards usually asks for 3 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. Washington Wizards ranks #22 in NBA and sits $3 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: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Celtics and WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Wizards.
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.