Which team is cheaper to watch: New England Patriots or Arizona Cardinals?

New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals gap exist?

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

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New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals

Which team costs more to watch?

NFL

New England Patriots

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

NFL

Arizona Cardinals

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

New England Patriots ranks #22 in NFL and sits right at the league average. Arizona Cardinals ranks #1 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: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for New England Patriots and PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Arizona Cardinals.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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