Which fandom is cheaper: Real Salt Lake or Portland Timbers?

Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers gap exist?

Portland Timbers typically needs 2 services versus 2 for Real Salt Lake, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLS

Real Salt Lake

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

Portland Timbers

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Portland Timbers usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for Real Salt Lake. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Real Salt Lake ranks #23 in MLS and sits right at the league average. Portland Timbers ranks #22 in MLS and sits right at the league average.

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Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: SALT LAKE CITY for Real Salt Lake and PORTLAND, OR for Portland Timbers.
The gap reflects both 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.