Which team is cheaper to watch: Houston Rockets or Indiana Pacers?

Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers gap exist?

Indiana Pacers typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Houston Rockets, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Houston Rockets

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Indiana Pacers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Setup complexity

Indiana Pacers usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Houston Rockets. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Houston Rockets ranks #10 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Indiana Pacers ranks #11 in NBA and sits $3 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: HOUSTON for Houston Rockets and INDIANAPOLIS for Indiana Pacers.
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.