Which team is cheaper to watch: Miami Heat or Milwaukee Bucks?

Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks gap exist?

Milwaukee Bucks typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Miami Heat, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Miami Heat

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Milwaukee Bucks

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Setup complexity

Milwaukee Bucks usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Miami Heat. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Miami Heat ranks #15 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Milwaukee Bucks ranks #16 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: MIAMI - FT. LAUDERDALE for Miami Heat and MILWAUKEE for Milwaukee Bucks.
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.