Which team is cheaper to watch: Detroit Red Wings or Dallas Stars?

Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars gap exist?

Dallas Stars typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Detroit Red Wings, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Detroit Red Wings

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Dallas Stars

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Setup complexity

Dallas Stars usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Detroit Red Wings. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Detroit Red Wings ranks #8 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. Dallas Stars ranks #7 in NHL and sits $6 above 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: DETROIT for Detroit Red Wings and DALLAS - FT. WORTH for Dallas Stars.
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.