Which team is cheaper to watch: San Francisco 49ers or Arizona Cardinals?

San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals gap exist?

Arizona Cardinals typically needs 4 services versus 4 for San Francisco 49ers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals

Which team costs more to watch?

NFL

San Francisco 49ers

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

NFL

Arizona Cardinals

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Arizona Cardinals usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for San Francisco 49ers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

San Francisco 49ers ranks #28 in NFL and sits right at the league average. Arizona Cardinals ranks #1 in NFL and sits right at 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: SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Francisco 49ers and PHOENIX (PRESCOTT) for Arizona Cardinals.
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.