Which team is cheaper to watch: Seattle Kraken or Tampa Bay Lightning?

Seattle Kraken and Tampa Bay Lightning are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning gap exist?

Tampa Bay Lightning typically needs 2 services versus 3 for Seattle Kraken, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Seattle Kraken

$100

/mo

3 services · $900/yr

Cheaper

NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning

$100

/mo

2 services · $900/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Tampa Bay Lightning usually asks for 2 services versus 3 for Seattle Kraken. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Seattle Kraken ranks #26 in NHL and sits $6 below the league average. Tampa Bay Lightning ranks #27 in NHL and sits $6 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: SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Kraken and TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Lightning.
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.