It’s been a wild ride tracking Kalshi’s business growth and development. Still a young company, they’ve moved at the speed of light with their pacts, partnerships, and joint venture deals across the spectrum of operations, tech, marketing, and financial companies. The sheer volume of deals is incredibly impressive.
Sportradar and Kalshi have unveiled a landmark multi-year global agreement positioning Sportradar as the official data and solutions provider for the world’s largest prediction market platform. Announced on June 8, 2026, the collaboration integrates premium sports content from major sports leagues and opens new avenues for more efficient real-time trading and market integrity for Kalshi traders. Traders now benefit from faster settlements as official league data flows directly into live markets.
Sportsradar is currently the preferred provider of real-time sports data to all the major sports betting apps.
This partnership builds on Sportradar’s deep relationships with premier gaming properties. It supplies accurate, real-time feeds for MLB, NHL, MLS, and UFC events. Market makers and brokers can now access tools that boost liquidity while upholding compliance and trust.
Core Elements of the Sportradar Kalshi Agreement
Sportradar is known for delivering official sports data, live odds for pre-game and in-play contracts, fan engagement tools with dynamic scores and visualizations, and customer acquisition services. Integrity forms a key pillar: the company’s Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) AI and Sportradar Integrity Exchange (SIE) monitor suspicious activity and enable secure threat sharing. They’re data and tools are uibquitous across online sports betting already.
“Prediction markets represent a compelling growth engine for the global sports ecosystem. Our partnership with Kalshi extends the reach of our premium sports data and services into a rapidly evolving landscape.” – Carsten Koerl, CEO of Sportradar
How Official Data Improves Trading Efficiency
Traders on Kalshi will see faster, more accurate contract settlements thanks to direct league feeds. Live odds enable sophisticated in-play strategies across hockey shifts, at-bats, scoring chances, and MMA fight moments. As action unfolds in real-time, traders adjust positions with precision while Sportradar partners directly with market makers and brokers across the system.
“The breadth and depth of this partnership is what makes it a big deal. We’re using official league data to ensure quicker trade settlements, creating an overall better customer experience. We’re also collaborating on an integrity monitoring program to further protect our users.” – Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi
Key Solutions in the Partnership
| Solution Category | Benefits for Traders |
|---|---|
| Official Sports Data & Live Odds | Real-time feeds powering precise pricing and rapid settlements. |
| Fan Engagement Solutions | Dynamic visualizations and scores that increase interaction and retention. |
| Integrity Services (UFDS AI & SIE) | AI-powered anomaly detection and secure threat-sharing network. |
Market Reaction and Integrity Benefits
Investors welcomed the news, sending Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) shares up more than 8%. The deal strengthens trust through advanced integrity tools while supporting higher trading volumes in a fully federally regulated environment.
Market makers will benefit from tighter spreads and higher liquidity enabled by real-time data. Brokers can differentiate themselves with officially backed products. This multi-layered approach fosters innovation in contract design and risk management, delivering more diverse opportunities and reliable execution for traders.
Real-time visualizations will keep traders immersed during live events, boosting platform engagement. As prediction market volumes climb, demand for accurate official infrastructure will only intensify. This partnership positions both companies at the forefront of sports-gaming innovation.
Explore how Sportradar’s UFDS technology protects sports integrity in real time.
