Which team is cheaper to watch: Phoenix Suns or Portland Trail Blazers?

Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers gap exist?

Portland Trail Blazers typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Phoenix Suns, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Phoenix Suns

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Portland Trail Blazers

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Portland Trail Blazers usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Phoenix Suns. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Phoenix Suns ranks #28 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average. Portland Trail Blazers ranks #29 in NBA and sits $9 below 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: PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Phoenix Suns and PORTLAND, OR for Portland Trail Blazers.
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.