Which team is cheaper to watch: Detroit Red Wings or Los Angeles Kings?

Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings gap exist?

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

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Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Detroit Red Wings

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Los Angeles Kings

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Los Angeles Kings 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. Los Angeles Kings ranks #9 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: DETROIT for Detroit Red Wings and LOS ANGELES for Los Angeles Kings.
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.