Which team is cheaper to watch: New York Islanders or New York Rangers?

New York Islanders and New York Rangers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the New York Islanders vs New York Rangers gap exist?

New York Rangers typically needs 2 services versus 2 for New York Islanders, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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New York Islanders vs New York Rangers

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

New York Islanders

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

New York Rangers

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

New York Rangers usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for New York Islanders. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New York Islanders ranks #13 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. New York Rangers ranks #14 in NHL and sits $6 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 YORK for New York Islanders and NEW YORK for New York Rangers.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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