TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 18, 6:11 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a professional NWSL soccer match between Bay FC and North Carolina Courage scheduled for July 18, 2026. Three binary markets track the outcome: Bay FC win, draw, and North Carolina Courage win. Resolution is based on the result after 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, excluding extra time or penalties.
This event is for the upcoming NWSL game, scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026 between Bay FC and North Carolina Courage.
Resolution is based on the final result of the Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage NWSL professional soccer game scheduled for July 18, 2026, evaluated after 90 minutes plus stoppage time (excluding extra time or penalties). Each possible outcome—a win for Bay FC, a win for North Carolina Courage, or a tie—resolves its corresponding market to Yes. If the game is cancelled or rescheduled to more than two weeks away, the market will resolve to a fair price in accordance with the rules.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks price outcomes differently. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their book and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets reflect real-time consensus from traders risking their own capital. Prediction markets often react faster to breaking news and tend to be more efficient at incorporating public information. However, sportsbooks may have sharper early lines due to professional oddsmakers. Comparing the two can reveal value: if prediction market odds diverge significantly from sportsbook lines, it may signal an opportunity or a gap in market efficiency.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and fee structures, which naturally creates price variations. Polymarket and Kalshi may also have slightly different market mechanics, settlement timelines, or user bases with distinct information sets. Arbitrage traders typically exploit these gaps, but temporary divergences persist due to friction costs and the time required to move capital between venues. Monitoring both platforms helps you identify mispricings and understand where the broader market consensus truly lies.
Key catalysts include team news such as injuries to star players, lineup changes, or coaching decisions announced before kickoff. Recent form, head-to-head records, and weather conditions on match day can all shift trader sentiment. Social media buzz, expert analysis, and betting syndicate activity may also influence prices. Late-breaking roster updates or venue changes are common triggers for sharp repricing. Monitoring team announcements and sports media in the days leading up to the match will help you stay ahead of market moves.