Which team is cheaper to watch: Columbus Blue Jackets or Boston Bruins?

Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins gap exist?

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

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Boston Bruins

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

Columbus Blue Jackets ranks #6 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. Boston Bruins ranks #1 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: COLUMBUS, OH for Columbus Blue Jackets and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Bruins.
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.