Which team is cheaper to watch: LA Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers?

LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers gap exist?

Los Angeles Lakers typically needs 3 services versus 3 for LA Clippers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

LA Clippers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Setup complexity

Los Angeles Lakers usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for LA Clippers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

LA Clippers ranks #12 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Los Angeles Lakers ranks #13 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: LOS ANGELES for LA Clippers and LOS ANGELES for Los Angeles Lakers.
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.