Which team is cheaper to watch: San Jose Earthquakes or Seattle Sounders FC?

San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC gap exist?

Seattle Sounders FC typically needs 2 services versus 2 for San Jose Earthquakes, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

San Jose Earthquakes

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

Seattle Sounders FC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Seattle Sounders FC usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for San Jose Earthquakes. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

San Jose Earthquakes ranks #25 in MLS and sits right at the league average. Seattle Sounders FC ranks #26 in MLS and sits right at 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: SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Jose Earthquakes and SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Sounders 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.