Which team is cheaper to watch: Calgary Flames or Anaheim Ducks?

Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks gap exist?

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

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Calgary Flames

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Anaheim Ducks

$100

/mo

3 services · $900/yr

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

Setup complexity

Anaheim Ducks usually asks for 3 services versus 2 for Calgary Flames. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Calgary Flames ranks #18 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Anaheim Ducks ranks #17 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: BILLINGS for Calgary Flames and LOS ANGELES for Anaheim Ducks.
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.