Which team is cheaper to watch: Portland Trail Blazers or Sacramento Kings?

Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings gap exist?

Sacramento Kings typically needs 3 services versus 4 for Portland Trail Blazers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Portland Trail Blazers

$109

/mo

4 services · $981/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Sacramento Kings

$109

/mo

3 services · $981/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Sacramento Kings usually asks for 3 services versus 4 for Portland Trail Blazers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Portland Trail Blazers ranks #29 in NBA and sits $9 below the league average. Sacramento Kings ranks #30 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: PORTLAND, OR for Portland Trail Blazers and SACRAMNTO - STKTN - MODESTO for Sacramento Kings.
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.