Which team is cheaper to watch: Colorado Avalanche or Columbus Blue Jackets?

Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets gap exist?

Columbus Blue Jackets typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Colorado Avalanche, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Colorado Avalanche

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Columbus Blue Jackets usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Colorado Avalanche. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Colorado Avalanche ranks #5 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. Columbus Blue Jackets ranks #6 in NHL and sits $6 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: DENVER for Colorado Avalanche and COLUMBUS, OH for Columbus Blue Jackets.
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.