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

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

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

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

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St. Louis CITY SC vs Sporting Kansas City

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

St. Louis CITY SC

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

Sporting Kansas City

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

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