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

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

Why does the Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat gap exist?

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

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Milwaukee Bucks

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Miami Heat

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Setup complexity

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

League context

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