Which team is cheaper to watch: San Jose Sharks or Seattle Kraken?

San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken gap exist?

Seattle Kraken typically needs 3 services versus 2 for San Jose Sharks, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

San Jose Sharks

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Seattle Kraken

$100

/mo

3 services · $900/yr

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

Setup complexity

Seattle Kraken usually asks for 3 services versus 2 for San Jose Sharks. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

San Jose Sharks ranks #25 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Seattle Kraken ranks #26 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Jose Sharks and SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Kraken.
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.