What Will You Build?
Our Sports Betting API powers thousands of applications. Here are the most popular use cases.
📱Build a Betting App
Display real-time odds from multiple bookmakers in your mobile or web application.
- ✓Real-time odds updates
- ✓Multiple bookmaker comparison
- ✓All major sports covered
// Fetch odds for upcoming Premier League matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.odds-api.io/v3/odds?' +
'sport=football&league=england-premier-league&' +
'bookmakers=Bet365,DraftKings,FanDuel&' +
'apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY'
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// Returns odds from 3 bookmakers for all upcoming EPL gamesWhy Developers Choose Our API
Unmatched Coverage
250+ bookmakers and 12,000+ leagues. From major US sportsbooks to niche European bookies.See all bookmakers →
Real-Time WebSocket
Sub-100ms latency with WebSocket streaming. Critical for live betting apps and arbitrage detection.WebSocket docs →
Developer Experience
Official Python and Node.js SDKs. OpenAPI spec. Comprehensive documentation. 5-minute setup.View docs →
Generous Free Tier
100 requests/hour free forever. No credit card required. Enough to build and test your application.Pricing details →
Built-in Arbitrage
Dedicated /arbitrage-bets endpoint finds opportunities across 250+ bookmakers with pre-calculated stakes.Arbitrage calculator →
Start in 5 Minutes
Get real-time sports betting odds with just a few lines of code.
# Install the SDK
pip install odds-api-io
# Get real-time odds
from odds_api import OddsAPI
client = OddsAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get NFL odds from top US sportsbooks
odds = client.get_odds(
sport="american-football",
league="usa-nfl",
bookmakers=["DraftKings", "FanDuel", "BetMGM"]
)
for event in odds:
print(f"{event.home} vs {event.away}")
for book, markets in event.bookmakers.items():
print(f" {book}: {markets['moneyline']}")Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sports betting API?
A sports betting API provides programmatic access to betting odds data from sportsbooks. Developers use it to build betting apps, odds comparison tools, arbitrage scanners, and trading algorithms. Our API covers 250+ bookmakers and 12,000+ leagues with real-time updates.
How do I get started with the Sports Betting API?
Sign up for a free API key (no credit card required), install our Python or Node.js SDK, and make your first request in under 5 minutes. Our free tier includes 100 requests per hour, enough to build and test your application.
Which bookmakers does the API cover?
We cover 250+ bookmakers globally including Bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Pinnacle, Betfair, William Hill, and many more. This includes US sportsbooks, European bookmakers, Asian books, and regional operators.
Does the API support live/in-play betting odds?
Yes, we provide real-time live betting odds via both REST API and WebSocket streaming. WebSocket connections deliver odds updates with sub-100ms latency, essential for live betting applications and arbitrage detection.
Can I use this API to build an arbitrage betting tool?
Absolutely. We have a dedicated /arbitrage-bets endpoint that scans all 250+ bookmakers and returns pre-calculated arbitrage opportunities with exact stake calculations. Many of our customers use the API specifically for arbitrage betting.
What sports and markets are covered?
We cover 20+ sports including football/soccer, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, tennis, and more. Markets include moneylines, spreads, totals, player props, futures, and many others depending on the sport and bookmaker.