MLS watch guide
How to Watch the San Jose Earthquakes
Full-season estimate: $129/season ($13/mo)
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
9-2-1 · 1st MLS
Next game
Wednesday, May 13
Best starting path
Start here to watch the San Jose Earthquakes
Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV+
Start with Free local broadcast / antenna and Apple TV+ for San Jose Earthquakes fans in San Francisco. Budget about $129/season ($13/month) once local and national windows are included.
No live-TV base package is required for this home-market model; the recommendation starts with standalone services instead.
Season
$129
Monthly
$13
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
Add to calendar
| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
San Jose Earthquakes at Seattle Sounders FCMLS | 9:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
FC Dallas at San Jose EarthquakesMLS | 10:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only | |
San Jose Earthquakes at Portland TimbersMLS | 9:30 PM EDT | Apple TV+Streaming-only |
Platform checks
Is the San Jose Earthquakes game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
0%
more expensive than 0% of teams
MLS Rank
#25/30
most expensive
MLS Avg
$13/mo
right at average
MLS streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Sling Orange
Sling Orange + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $460/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$59
Season
$589
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $650/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$78
Season
$779
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $660/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$79
Season
$789
Recommended stack details
Local coverage
Free local broadcast / antenna
Free over-the-air / local station
Free over-the-air / local station
Estimated cost
Free
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~507 games/season
MLS Season Pass
Estimated cost
$129/yr
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the San Jose Earthquakes game on tonight?
- There is no San Jose Earthquakes game tonight. The next game is Wednesday, May 13 at 9:30 PM EDT on Apple TV+.
- Is the next San Jose Earthquakes game free to watch?
- No — The next San Jose Earthquakes game airs on Apple TV+, which requires a subscription.
- Is the San Jose Earthquakes game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- There is no San Jose Earthquakes game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV+ for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the San Jose Earthquakes home-market setup first, using SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE as the local TV market.
- MLS coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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