TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 8, 10:07 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks the outcome of a single baseball game between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan’s NPB league. Currently, the consensus probability of Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs. Nippon Ham Fighters winning is 95.0%. This prediction is an aggregation of data from Kalshi and Polymarket, and will resolve based on the official results reported at https://npb.jp/. Keep an eye on September 2nd, as this is one potential date for the game according to market listings and will determine the outcome of this market.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for September 8 at 5:00AM ET: If the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win, the market will resolve to "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks". If the Nippon Ham Fighters win, the market will resolve to "Nippon Ham Fighters". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NPB. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The market resolves based on the result of the Fukuoka Hawks vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Japan NPB game originally scheduled for Sep 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. If the game is cancelled or rescheduled to more than two days away, the market resolves to a fair price. A tied game results in a 50/50 resolution for all markets. Kalshi is not affiliated with the Governing League, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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. Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi can diverge due to several factors. Differences in user base, trading volume, and market-making activity all contribute. Each platform attracts different participants with varying levels of expertise and access to information. Furthermore, the specific rules and fees associated with each platform can influence trading behavior. For example, Polymarket might have a more active community focused on baseball, while Kalshi may attract a broader range of traders. These nuances can lead to temporary discrepancies in the perceived probabilities of each team winning.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Major player injuries to key performers on either the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks or the Nippon Ham Fighters would likely shift probabilities. Unexpected changes in team performance, such as a winning or losing streak, could also drive price movements. News regarding coaching changes or significant trades could also influence trader sentiment. Finally, any external factors impacting the championship series, such as weather conditions or controversial officiating decisions, could introduce volatility into this market and alter the perceived chances of each team.