Which team is cheaper to watch: Real Salt Lake or San Diego FC?

Real Salt Lake and San Diego FC are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Real Salt Lake vs San Diego FC gap exist?

San Diego FC typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Real Salt Lake, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

Real Salt Lake

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

San Diego FC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Setup complexity

San Diego FC usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Real Salt Lake. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Real Salt Lake ranks #23 in MLS and sits right at the league average. San Diego FC ranks #24 in MLS and sits right at the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: SALT LAKE CITY for Real Salt Lake and SAN DIEGO for San Diego FC.
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.