Which team is cheaper to watch: Minnesota Vikings or New England Patriots?

Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots gap exist?

New England Patriots typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Minnesota Vikings, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots

Which team costs more to watch?

NFL

Minnesota Vikings

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

NFL

New England Patriots

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

New England Patriots usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Minnesota Vikings. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Minnesota Vikings ranks #21 in NFL and sits right at the league average. New England Patriots ranks #22 in NFL and sits right at the league average.

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL for Minnesota Vikings and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for New England Patriots.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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