Which team is cheaper to watch: Buffalo Sabres or Winnipeg Jets?

Winnipeg Jets is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets gap exist?

Buffalo Sabres typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Winnipeg Jets, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Buffalo Sabres

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

NHL

Winnipeg Jets

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

Buffalo Sabres fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Winnipeg Jets fans

Setup complexity

Buffalo Sabres usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Winnipeg Jets. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Buffalo Sabres ranks #2 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. Winnipeg Jets ranks #32 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: BUFFALO for Buffalo Sabres and FARGO - VALLEY CITY for Winnipeg Jets.
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.