Which team is cheaper to watch: Sporting Kansas City or St. Louis CITY SC?

Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis CITY SC are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Sporting Kansas City vs St. Louis CITY SC gap exist?

St. Louis CITY SC typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Sporting Kansas City, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Sporting Kansas City vs St. Louis CITY SC

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

Sporting Kansas City

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

St. Louis CITY SC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

St. Louis CITY SC usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Sporting Kansas City. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Sporting Kansas City ranks #27 in MLS and sits right at the league average. St. Louis CITY SC ranks #28 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: KANSAS CITY for Sporting Kansas City and ST. LOUIS for St. Louis CITY SC.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
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