Which team is cheaper to watch: Calgary Flames or Edmonton Oilers?

Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers gap exist?

Edmonton Oilers typically needs 2 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

Edmonton Oilers

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

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

Setup complexity

Edmonton Oilers usually asks for 2 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. Edmonton Oilers ranks #19 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 BILLINGS for Edmonton Oilers.
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.