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 12, 3:34 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles scheduled for July 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT. Markets across platforms are betting on the outcome of this matchup, with resolution tied to the official game result.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 12 at 1:00AM ET: If the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win, the market will resolve to "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks". If the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles win, the market will resolve to "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles". 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.
Resolution depends on the final result of the game as originally scheduled for July 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and resolves after the rescheduled game concludes, provided the reschedule occurs within two days of the original date. Games cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days will resolve to a fair price per standard rules. Tied games resolve to 50/50.
On Polymarket, traders buy and sell shares that pay out based on the event outcome, while Kalshi uses a binary options model with similar mechanics but distinct fee structures and user bases. 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. Differences in liquidity depth, geographic trader distribution, and platform-specific incentives can cause the same event to trade at different probabilities. Polymarket's larger volume may attract institutional traders, whereas Kalshi's regulatory framework and user interface appeal to different cohorts. These structural variations mean price discovery happens independently on each platform until arbitrage opportunities narrow the gap.
Key catalysts include injury announcements, lineup changes, recent team performance trends, and head-to-head historical records. Weather conditions on game day, home-field advantage factors, and any last-minute roster adjustments can shift trader sentiment sharply. Media coverage and expert analysis published closer to the event date often trigger repricing as new information enters the market. Additionally, movement on traditional sportsbooks or other prediction platforms may prompt arbitrage activity that realigns prices across venues. Monitor team social media and league communications for breaking news that could influence this market's trajectory.