Which team is cheaper to watch: Toronto Maple Leafs or Tampa Bay Lightning?

Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning gap exist?

Tampa Bay Lightning typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Toronto Maple Leafs, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs

$100

/mo

2 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 2 for Toronto Maple Leafs. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Toronto Maple Leafs ranks #28 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: BUFFALO for Toronto Maple Leafs 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.