Which team is cheaper to watch: New York Knicks or Oklahoma City Thunder?

New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder gap exist?

Oklahoma City Thunder typically needs 3 services versus 3 for New York Knicks, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

New York Knicks

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Oklahoma City Thunder usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for New York Knicks. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

New York Knicks ranks #18 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Oklahoma City Thunder ranks #19 in NBA and sits $3 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 Knicks and OKLAHOMA CITY for Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.