TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 8, 2:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether specific college football teams appear in the top five rankings of the official Associated Press Poll during Week 2 of the 2026-27 season. The outcome depends solely on the AP's designated Week 2 rankings, ensuring consistency across all participating teams.
The event resolves based on the official Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Poll for Week 2 of the 2026-27 college football season. For each listed team, if the team is ranked among the top five in the AP Poll designated as Week 2 for that season, the corresponding market resolves to 'Yes.' Resolution relies exclusively on the AP’s official website, regardless of other sources that might label weeks differently. The rules clarify that Kalshi has no affiliation with the NCAA, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners. Each team’s market is evaluated independently against the same AP Poll criteria.
On Kalshi, this market reflects trader sentiment about the Week 2 AP Poll top 5, often showing sharper or more volatile pricing than traditional sportsbooks. While sportsbooks may incorporate broader public betting trends and adjusted lines for balanced action, prediction markets like this one let participants bet directly on the likelihood of specific teams appearing in the top five. The resulting odds can diverge significantly based on real-time data and insider expectations, offering a complementary view to conventional odds.
This market resolves around Sep 15, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official Week 2 AP Poll rankings are published and can be verified against credible public sources. The top five teams listed in that poll will determine the final settlement for all contracts.
Key signals that could shift odds in this market include major upsets in early-season games, notable player injuries, coaching changes, and momentum swings from performance metrics. Any development that alters the perceived strength or rankings of contending teams may cause rapid price adjustments as traders reassess probabilities ahead of the official poll release.