Which fandom is cheaper: San Diego FC or San Jose Earthquakes?

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

Why does the San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes gap exist?

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

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San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLS

San Diego 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 San Diego FC. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

San Diego FC ranks #24 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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Home-city context

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How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: SAN DIEGO for San Diego FC and SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Jose Earthquakes.
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.