NEW YORK – Polymarket, the leading decentralized information markets platform, has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), establishing Polymarket as the league’s official prediction market partner. This pioneering agreement marks one of the first major collaborations between a blockchain-based prediction market and a top-tier professional sports league in the United States.
According to terms released by both organizations on Tuesday, the partnership grants Polymarket exclusive rights to offer officially licensed markets surrounding MLS match outcomes, player statistics, transfer speculation, and league futures. The platform will utilize the league’s official data feed, ensuring robust accuracy and real-time market resolution for its users.
“This deal is a massive step for legitimizing prediction markets within the mainstream US sports dialogue,” stated Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket. “MLS has consistently shown a commitment to technological innovation and engaging their rapidly growing, digitally native fanbase. We believe integrating high-liquidity, data-driven prediction markets will significantly enhance fan engagement and provide a novel layer of participation.”
The MLS hopes the partnership will drive increased interest in minor fixtures and off-season developments. A spokesperson for the league noted that the collaboration aligns with their strategy to explore new Web3 technologies to deepen connections with younger demographics.
While Polymarket operates under a unique regulatory framework compared to traditional US sports betting operators, the deal focuses heavily on information aggregation and market accuracy rather than traditional wagering. Industry analysts suggest that if successful, the MLS-Polymarket partnership could pave the way for similar deals across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, setting a precedent for how US sports leagues interact with decentralized finance platforms.
Source: Polymarket strikes prediction market deal with major US soccer league
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