Sports prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi
Polymarket and Kalshi both list sports contracts on games, futures and awards. 15,455 sports questions are trading now, led by “Pro Football: 2027 Champion”. Sports is also the contested part of this market. Several states have acted against sports contracts, so check your state before you trade.
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Most traded sports markets
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Mar 31, 2027
Pro Football: 2027 Champion
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Nov 1, 2026
Pro Baseball Champion
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Oct 5, 2026
Falcons vs. Saints
Leagues
Sports markets priced on both venues
The busiest sports markets both venues list. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
Falcons vs. Saints
Favourite: New Orleans Saints
1¢ cheaper on PolymarketResolves Oct 5, 2026
Italy vs. Türkiye
Favourite: Italy
Same priceResolves Oct 5, 2026
Counter-Strike: Spirit vs MOUZ (BO3)
Favourite: Spirit
1¢ cheaper on PolymarketResolves Oct 5, 2026
Every sports market, priced
Chance is the favourite's price on a board of outcomes, the favoured side of a match, or the named market's Yes price, on its venue.
Sports markets closing this week
Polymarket or Kalshi for sports?
Polymarket lists 10,505 open sports events right now, and Kalshi lists 4,950.
Both trade game contracts. You buy Yes or No from other traders, not from a house that sets the line.
That changes two things. You can sell before the game ends. And no bookmaker's margin is built into the price.
- Regulated
- CFTC-designated, via Polymarket US
- You fund with
- Debit card, ACH, wire in the US; crypto, held as pUSD (Polygon) abroad
- Open sports markets
- 10,505 markets
- Fees
- Polymarket's fees
- Regulated
- CFTC-designated exchange
- You fund with
- ACH, RTP, debit card and 7 more
- Open sports markets
- 4,950 markets
- Fees
- Kalshi's fees
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What sports markets you can trade
Game winners draw the most volume. Many games also carry spreads and totals, each its own contract.
Futures run all season, from championships to awards such as the Ballon d'Or.
- Who wins a game, series or match
- Spreads and totals on a single game
- Season futures, from division titles to the champion
- Awards and individual honours
What moves sports odds
Before a game, injuries and lineups move prices most. Rule out a starter and the line can shift within minutes.
Once play starts, prices track the score. Many games keep trading until the final whistle.
Sportsbook lines matter too. Traders watch them, and big gaps between the two rarely last.
Can you trade sports contracts in your state?
Here is the catch. Sports contracts are where states push back hardest, with lawsuits, cease-and-desist letters and court orders.
The picture differs by venue and changes often. Check your state before you open an account.
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Common questions
What are sports prediction markets?
Exchanges where you trade Yes or No contracts on games and seasons. Each pays $1 if right, so the price is the chance of that result.
Are sports prediction markets legal?
They run on CFTC-regulated exchanges, but several states contest sports contracts. Check your state for where each venue stands.
How are Kalshi sports odds different from sportsbook betting odds?
A sportsbook sets its odds and builds in a margin. On Kalshi, traders set the price, so it reads as a probability, and you can sell early.
Does Polymarket have sports markets in the US?
Yes, through Polymarket US, its CFTC-regulated app. Its international app lists more, but it is not open to US residents.
Can I sell a sports contract before the game ends?
Yes. You can sell at the current price at any time before settlement, locking in a gain or cutting a loss.
When do sports contracts settle?
After the official result. Each contract's rules name the source and the deadline.