Best prediction markets for sports in 2026: leagues, fees and Combos
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By Turk, founding engineer at Totalis. We build the combo platform for prediction markets on Hyperliquid.
The best prediction markets for sports in 2026 are Totalis, Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, Polymarket and SX Bet. They differ most in which leagues they list and who can use them. We build Totalis, which is not available to anyone in the US.
Contents
The short answer#
The best prediction markets for sports in 2026 are Totalis for Combos joining games with crypto and finance outside the US; Kalshi for the widest regulated sports range; Polymarket US for many leagues in the US; Robinhood for football and basketball combos; Polymarket for the most leagues outside the US; and SX Bet for sports from your own wallet.
Why sports traders compare platforms#
- US access. Polymarket's geographic restrictions page makes its international app close-only in the US, and Totalis bars US persons.
- State limits. Even US apps exclude states: Novig is unavailable in Nevada, Arizona and Michigan.
- League range. Kalshi listed over 4,000 sports series on 10 November 2026; Totalis lists a handful of leagues.
- Combos. Polymarket's combos cover sports only: moneyline, spread and total.
Compare sports prediction markets at a glance#
Leagues as listed on 10 November 2026:
| Platform | Availability | Sports and leagues | Combos | Custody | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totalis | Not US; invite code | NFL, NBA, Nations League, soccer winners, esports | 2 to 5 legs, any category | Your wallet; Combos in the vault, USDC | Games with crypto and finance in one Combo |
| Kalshi | US and many countries; not UK, Canada, Australia, India | Pro and college sports, from football to golf | Yes | Custodial, USD | Widest regulated range |
| Polymarket US | US, except Nevada | US leagues, European soccer, cricket, esports | 2 to 10 legs | Custodial, USD | Many leagues in the US |
| Robinhood | US residents 18+; no sports in MD, MI, NV | Pro football and basketball combos | Up to 10 legs | Custodial, USD | Combos in an app you use |
| Polymarket (international) | Not US; close-only in the UK, Australia and more | 495 sports and leagues | Sports only | Non-custodial, pUSD | Most leagues outside the US |
| SX Bet | Not US, UK, Australia and others | 36 active leagues | Up to 10 legs | Proxy wallet you own, USDC | Sports from your own wallet |
Fees compared#
C is contracts and p the price. Prediction markets vs sportsbooks explains how these fees compare with a sportsbook's margin, and lowest-fee prediction markets covers every venue.
| Platform | Single trades | Combos |
|---|---|---|
| Totalis | 0.1% plus Hyperliquid's fee | 1.5% of stake on entry, 1% of profit |
| Kalshi | On expected earnings, by market | Per its fee schedule |
| Polymarket US | Θ × C × p(1 − p), Θ 0.095 falling to 0.0695 with volume | Own combo curve, no maker rebate |
| Robinhood | k × p(1 − p), max $0.01 per contract, plus exchange fee | No combo fee stated |
| Polymarket (international) | Sports 0.05 × C × p(1 − p); makers pay nothing | Rate 0.05 |
| SX Bet | 1% of taker net profit; makers 0% | 5% of profit |
Full published schedules: Totalis · Kalshi · Polymarket US · Robinhood · Polymarket · SX Bet
1. Totalis#
Overview: Trades Hyperliquid's HIP-4 outcome markets as singles or as Combos of 2 to 5 legs that pay in full only if every leg wins, quoted by competing makers (how Totalis Combos are quoted and settled).
Sports listed: As of 11 November 2026: 14 NFL games and the season winner, 33 NBA games and the title, 18 UEFA Nations League matches, the Premier League and Champions League winners, four Counter-Strike matches and the League of Legends Worlds final. Results only, with no spreads, totals or player props. NFL prediction markets and NBA prediction markets cover each league's markets and rules.
Best for: A game, a crypto price and an index in one position, outside the US.
Fees: Combos pay 1.5% of stake on entry and 1% of profit; a 10 USDC Combo quoted at 25 USDC returns 24.8485 USDC on a full win.
Custody: Combos sit in the Totalis vault on HyperEVM and start settling within about 10 seconds of the deciding leg. You can ask makers to buy a Combo back before the final whistle, though a maker may not bid.
Availability: Not available to US persons or anyone in the US, per the Totalis terms of service. Signing up takes an invite code.
Limitations: Far fewer leagues, and a 1,000 USDC maximum stake. A game joins Combos within 7 days of kickoff if it has a live price; some markets are excluded.
2. Kalshi#
Overview: A CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market.
Sports listed: Its App Store listing covers football, basketball, hockey, soccer, MMA, tennis, golf and more, pro and college.
Best for: The widest regulated sports range.
Fees: Charged on each contract's expected earnings, at rates that vary by market.
Custody: Custodial, in US dollars.
Availability: Kalshi takes traders from many countries, but its Member Agreement bars the UK, Canada, Australia and India, among others (Kalshi alternatives).
Limitations: A combo fills only if someone quotes it, and a filled combo can't be cancelled or reversed.
3. Polymarket US#
Overview: A separate, CFTC-regulated exchange (polymarket.us) whose sports FAQs list winner, spread, total, futures and player prop contracts.
Sports listed: Its App Store listing names the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, UFC, Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, cricket and esports, among others.
Best for: Many leagues in the US, with combos of 2 to 10 markets.
Fees: Takers pay Θ × C × p(1 − p), Θ falling from 0.095 to 0.0695 with volume.
Custody: Custodial: your dollars sit in a dedicated customer account.
Availability: The US, except Nevada, per the App Store listing.
Limitations: Signing up needs your Social Security number before you deposit.
4. Robinhood#
Overview: Event contracts through Robinhood Derivatives and CFTC-regulated partner exchanges.
Sports listed: Custom combos cover supported events including pro football and basketball, with outcome, spread, totals and player contracts.
Best for: Football and basketball combos of up to 10 legs.
Fees: k × p × (1 − p) per contract, capped at $0.01, plus an exchange fee of up to $0.01.
Custody: Custodial, in a Robinhood Derivatives account.
Availability: US residents 18 and over. Maryland, Michigan and Nevada residents can't trade sports contracts, and since 2 November 2026 Ohio and Utah residents can't open new ones.
Limitations: Mobile app only, and combos fill or cancel in full, so closing one can fail.
5. Polymarket (international)#
Overview: Polymarket.com trades on Polygon with pUSD, a token backed by USDC.
Sports listed: Its sports metadata endpoint returned 495 sports and leagues on 10 November 2026, from the NFL and Premier League to IPL cricket and Counter-Strike.
Best for: The most leagues outside the US, where it isn't restricted.
Fees: Sports takers pay 0.05 × C × p × (1 − p); makers pay nothing.
Custody: Non-custodial.
Availability: Close-only in the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and Ontario, among others: you can exit positions but not open new ones.
Limitations: Combos cover only moneyline, spread and total.
6. SX Bet#
Overview: "The prediction market for sports", on its own chain in USDC.
Sports listed: Its active leagues list showed 36 leagues on 10 November 2026, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, college football, UFC, the UEFA Nations League, League of Legends Worlds and Counter-Strike.
Best for: Sports and esports from a proxy wallet you own.
Fees: Takers pay 1% of net profit and 5% on multi-leg trades, on winners only; makers pay 0%.
Custody: Non-custodial, in USDC.
Availability: Its terms exclude residents of the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Spain and Ontario, among others.
Limitations: A multi-leg request of up to 10 legs stays open for only 60 seconds.
Other options. In the US, Novig lists pro and college sports from football to MMA, for ages 21 and over. Underdog's prediction picks cover the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college sports, soccer and more. Crypto.com's sports event trading is for US users only.
Can you join sports with crypto and finance in one Combo?#
On Totalis, yes: a Combo takes 2 to 5 legs from any category, one per question, if each event is within 7 days and has a live price. At 08:55 UTC on 11 November 2026, 140 of 276 Totalis markets could join one: 101 sports, 26 finance, 8 crypto and 5 esports. One Combo could have held:
- Italy to beat France in the UEFA Nations League on 12 November
- the S&P 500 above 7,460 at 21:00 UTC on 13 November
- the Green Bay Packers to beat the Minnesota Vikings on 15 November
The eight crypto legs, on BTC, ETH, SOL and HYPE, all settled within a day; bitcoin price prediction markets covers the longer BTC markets. Don't multiply leg prices: legs can be related, and the maker's quote is the price. Kalshi's combos span "sports, entertainment, and more". Build a sports Combo on Totalis if you are outside the US.
Sports prediction markets in the US and elsewhere#
As of 10 November 2026; local law still applies.
- US: Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, Novig, Underdog and Crypto.com, some with state limits. Totalis, SX Bet, Hyperliquid and Polymarket's international app are not available; Hyperliquid and US users explains Hyperliquid's case.
- Elsewhere: Kalshi excludes the UK, Canada and Australia; Polymarket is close-only in the UK, Australia and four Canadian provinces; SX Bet excludes the UK, Australia and Ontario. Totalis's terms name the US and any jurisdiction Totalis designates.
Best prediction market apps covers every category, not just sports.
How we evaluated these platforms#
We compared leagues, availability, combos, fees and custody from each platform's own docs, terms, help centre, App Store listing or market data, verified on 8 to 10 November 2026. We build Totalis.
Verdict#
If you're outside the US and want a game, a crypto price and an index in one position, choose Totalis. In the US, Kalshi for range, Polymarket US for leagues, Robinhood for football and basketball combos. Elsewhere, Polymarket or SX Bet.
About the author#
Turk is a founding engineer at Totalis, the prediction market app on Hyperliquid.
Sources and further reading#
- Kalshi sports markets, accessed 2026-11-11
- Polymarket sports metadata (API), accessed 2026-11-10
- Polymarket US on the App Store, accessed 2026-11-10
- Robinhood event contracts overview, accessed 2026-11-10
- SX Bet active leagues (API), accessed 2026-11-10
- Totalis fees and limits, accessed 2026-11-10
Related: Prediction market combos · Polymarket alternatives · Why we say Combo
FAQ#
What is the best sports prediction market app in the US?#
Kalshi for range, Polymarket US for leagues, Robinhood if you already use it. Check your state first.
Which sports prediction markets offer combos?#
All six here. A Totalis Combo can also mix in crypto and finance.
Can you trade the Premier League on a prediction market?#
Yes. Both Polymarket apps list it, and Totalis lists the 2026/2027 Premier League winner.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Prediction market positions can lose their entire value. Availability of markets and features depends on your jurisdiction and each platform’s terms.