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

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

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

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

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning

$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.

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

Tampa Bay Lightning ranks #27 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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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Lightning 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.