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

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

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

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

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

LA Clippers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Setup complexity

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

League context

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