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

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

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

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

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Seattle Sounders FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

Seattle Sounders FC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

San Jose Earthquakes

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

Seattle Sounders FC ranks #26 in MLS and sits right at the league average. San Jose Earthquakes ranks #25 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: SEATTLE - TACOMA for Seattle Sounders FC and SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Jose Earthquakes.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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