Real-time Global Sports Data

Lightning Fast
Sports Betting API

Ultra-accurate, developer-ready sports data. Get instant access to 100+ leagues worldwide with real-time odds updates in under 500ms.

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Everything you need to power your sports betting platform

Complete API solution with real-time updates, comprehensive coverage, and enterprise-grade security

Lightning Fast Updates

Real-time odds updates in under 500ms with WebSocket support and instant push notifications

Global Coverage

100+ leagues from cricket, football, basketball, tennis, NFL and more across 50+ countries

Bank-Grade Security

Bank-grade encryption with API key authentication, SSL protection and DDoS mitigation

Developer Friendly

RESTful API, GraphQL, WebSocket with comprehensive docs and code examples in 8+ languages

Advanced Analytics

Historical data, trend analysis, predictive insights and customizable reporting dashboards

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock dedicated support team with 99.99% uptime SLA guarantee and priority response

Leading sports betting platforms powered by Betfair

Flexible pricing that scales with your business needs

Choose the perfect plan for your project — from hobby to enterprise

Starter

Perfect for small projects and testing

$ 499 /month

1 month

1,00,000 API calls/month
50+ leagues access
Real-time odds updates
Basic documentation
Community support
Priority support
Custom integration

Professional

For serious developers and businesses

$ 999 /month

Billed annually $9,999/year • Save 17%

Unlimited API calls
100+ leagues access
Real-time WebSocket
Advanced analytics
Priority 24/7 support
Custom integration help
Dedicated account manager

Trusted by developers worldwide

See what our customers have to say about Betfair

"Betfair transformed our betting platform. The real-time updates are incredibly fast and reliable. Best API we've used!"

Rajesh Kumar

CTO, BetTech India

"Integration was seamless. Documentation is crystal clear, and the support team responds within minutes. Highly recommend!"

Sarah Chen

Lead Developer, SportsBet Pro

"The accuracy and speed of data delivery is unmatched. Our users love the real-time experience. Worth every penny!"

Michael Johnson

Founder, LiveOdds App

Latest Sports Tech Insights

Stay updated with industry trends, API updates, and betting insights

API Updates

Nov 10, 2025 5 min read

Introducing WebSocket v2.0: Real-time Updates Redefined

Experience blazing-fast odds updates with our new WebSocket protocol, delivering sub-100ms latency...

Insights

Nov 8, 2025 7 min read

The Future of Live Sports Betting: AI & Machine Learning

Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing odds prediction and enhancing user experience...

Tutorial

Nov 5, 2025 10 min read

Building Your First Betting App: Complete Developer Guide

Step-by-step tutorial on integrating Betfair API into your sports betting application...

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers

We cover 100+ leagues across cricket, football, basketball, tennis, NFL, rugby, hockey, and more from 50+ countries worldwide. Our coverage includes major tournaments like IPL, EPL, NBA, NFL, ICC World Cup, and many regional leagues.

Our real-time updates are delivered in under 500ms via REST API and sub-100ms via WebSocket connections. We use advanced caching and CDN distribution to ensure lightning-fast response times globally.

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial with full API access (limited to 10,000 calls). No credit card required. Simply sign up and start exploring our endpoints immediately.

We support API key authentication (Header/Query), OAuth 2.0, and JWT tokens. All connections are encrypted with SSL/TLS and protected against DDoS attacks. We also provide IP whitelisting for enterprise clients.

Yes, Professional and Enterprise plans include access to 5+ years of historical odds data, match results, and statistical trends. Perfect for building predictive models and analytics dashboards.

Starter plans include community support via Discord. Professional plans get priority 24/7 email and chat support with < 2-hour response time. Enterprise clients receive dedicated account managers and phone support.

Developer-First Documentation

Crystal-clear docs with code examples in 8+ languages

Get Started in 60 Seconds

Install and make your first API call

Install via NPM

npm install @Betfair/api-client

JavaScript Example

const Betfair = require('@Betfair/api-client');

const client = new Betfair({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
});

// Get live cricket matches
const matches = await client.cricket.getLiveMatches();
console.log(matches);

Python Example

from Betfair import BetfairClient

client = BetfairClient(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE")

# Get live cricket matches
matches = client.cricket.get_live_matches()
print(matches)

Core API Endpoints

RESTful endpoints for all sports data

GET /api/v1/matches/live

Get all live matches across all sports

GET /api/v1/cricket/matches/:id

Get detailed cricket match information

GET /api/v1/football/odds/:matchId

Get real-time football match odds

POST /api/v1/webhooks

Subscribe to real-time event notifications

WebSocket Real-time Connection

Subscribe to live odds updates

WebSocket Connection

const socket = new WebSocket('wss://api.Betfair.com/ws');

socket.onopen = () => {
  // Subscribe to cricket matches
  socket.send(JSON.stringify({
    action: 'subscribe',
    sport: 'cricket',
    matchIds: ['match_123', 'match_456']
  }));
};

socket.onmessage = (event) => {
  const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
  console.log('Live update:', data);
};

Authentication Methods

Secure your API requests

API Key (Header)

curl -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here" \
  https://api.Betfair.com/v1/matches/live

OAuth 2.0

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  https://api.Betfair.com/v1/matches/live

Have questions? We're here to help you succeed

Get in touch with our team — we typically respond within 2 hours

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support@Betfair.com

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Lightning Fast Sports Betting API

Everything you need to power your sports betting platform

Lightning Fast Updates

Global Coverage

Bank-Grade Security

Developer Friendly

Advanced Analytics

24/7 Support

Leading sports betting platforms powered by Betfair

Flexible pricing that scales with your business needs

Starter

Professional

Trusted by developers worldwide

Rajesh Kumar

Sarah Chen

Michael Johnson

Latest Sports Tech Insights

Introducing WebSocket v2.0: Real-time Updates Redefined

The Future of Live Sports Betting: AI & Machine Learning

Building Your First Betting App: Complete Developer Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Developer-First Documentation

Get Started in 60 Seconds

Core API Endpoints

WebSocket Real-time Connection

Authentication Methods

API Key (Header)

OAuth 2.0

Have questions? We're here to help you succeed

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