NBA, NFL, FIFA World Cup, and more. Real-money odds from prediction market traders.
Sports prediction markets go beyond traditional bookmakers by offering event-based contracts on outcomes across every major league. From the FIFA World Cup and NBA Finals to golf majors and tennis Grand Slams, traders buy and sell shares in outcomes at prices that reflect real-time probability. Unlike fixed odds at sportsbooks, prediction market prices move continuously as new information emerges.
Sports prediction markets use a continuous trading model where prices move based on supply and demand, similar to a stock exchange. Unlike sportsbooks with fixed odds set by bookmakers, prediction market prices reflect collective trader intelligence and update in real-time.
Yes, traders can profit by buying shares when they believe the market underestimates an outcome's probability. If you buy Yes shares at $0.40 (40% implied probability) and the event occurs, you receive $1.00 per share — a $0.60 profit. You can also sell shares before the event resolves to lock in gains.
Polymarket covers major leagues and tournaments including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Premier League, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, Formula 1, and more. Markets range from championship winners to individual game outcomes.