Which team is cheaper to watch: New Orleans Pelicans or Toronto Raptors?

New Orleans Pelicans is cheaper by about $17/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors gap exist?

Toronto Raptors typically needs 4 services versus 4 for New Orleans Pelicans, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

New Orleans Pelicans

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

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NBA

Toronto Raptors

$126

/mo

4 services · $1134/yr

Toronto Raptors fans pay $17/mo more

That's $204/year more than New Orleans Pelicans fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Toronto Raptors usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for New Orleans Pelicans. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New Orleans Pelicans ranks #26 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average. Toronto Raptors ranks #1 in NBA and sits $8 above 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: NEW ORLEANS for New Orleans Pelicans and BUFFALO for Toronto Raptors.
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.