Which team is cheaper to watch: Columbus Crew or Atlanta United FC?

Columbus Crew and Atlanta United FC are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United FC gap exist?

Atlanta United FC typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Columbus Crew, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United FC

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

Columbus Crew

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

Atlanta United FC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Atlanta United FC usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Columbus Crew. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Columbus Crew ranks #8 in MLS and sits right at the league average. Atlanta United FC ranks #1 in MLS and sits right at the league average.

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Home-city context

Atlanta

How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: COLUMBUS, OH for Columbus Crew and ATLANTA for Atlanta United FC.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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