Which team is cheaper to watch: Washington Capitals or St. Louis Blues?

Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues gap exist?

St. Louis Blues typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Washington Capitals, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues

Which team costs more to watch?

NHL

Washington Capitals

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

Cheaper

NHL

St. Louis Blues

$112

/mo

2 services · $1008/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

St. Louis Blues usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Washington Capitals. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Washington Capitals ranks #16 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average. St. Louis Blues ranks #15 in NHL and sits $6 above the league average.

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Home-city context

Washington, DC

How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for Washington Capitals and ST. LOUIS for St. Louis Blues.
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.