Which team is cheaper to watch: Pittsburgh Penguins or Boston Bruins?

Pittsburgh Penguins is cheaper by about $12/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins gap exist?

Boston Bruins typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Pittsburgh Penguins, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Boston Bruins

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Boston Bruins fans pay $12/mo more

That's $144/year more than Pittsburgh Penguins fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Bruins usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Pittsburgh Penguins. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Pittsburgh Penguins ranks #24 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Boston Bruins ranks #1 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: PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Penguins and BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Bruins.
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.