Which team is cheaper to watch: Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals?

Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals gap exist?

Cincinnati Bengals typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Cleveland Browns, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals

Which team costs more to watch?

NFL

Cleveland Browns

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Cincinnati Bengals usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Cleveland Browns. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Cleveland Browns ranks #8 in NFL and sits right at the league average. Cincinnati Bengals ranks #7 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: CLEVELAND - AKRON (CANTON) for Cleveland Browns and CINCINNATI for Cincinnati Bengals.
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.