It can be more entertaining if they're more skilled then you. Or are just entertaining themselves. They experience is different, you're not in control. How is watching vs playing hockey any different, it's not, you're not in control unless you're playing. But you're entertained, so you pay. Another thing about streamers, you don't have to pay them, and that's a risk they're taking. If a ball player totally blows and sinks the team, he still gets paid. If a streamer sucks, they won't be around long in that regard unless they have alternate income.