TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 8, 10:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks which television show garners the highest viewership over a specific one-week period in 2026. The outcome depends entirely on audience viewing habits during that timeframe, reflecting popular preferences and broadcast strategies.
The event determines the most watched television show during the week of July 31 to August 6, 2026, based on Luminate's Top 50 TV shows ranking by total hours watched. Any show listed among the market outcomes that secures the #1 position on this ranking for the specified week will cause the corresponding market to resolve as Yes. All markets share an identical resolution timeframe: data will be finalized and contracts settled on the Saturday immediately following the conclusion of the tracking week, ensuring uniform evaluation across all participating shows.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of expectations. While analysts may weigh production budgets and past performance, traders in this market incorporate a broader set of signals, including social media trends and early viewership data. This can lead to tighter or divergent odds, depending on how public sentiment aligns with expert predictions for the week.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders actively set the price for this market through their buy and sell orders, creating a dynamic, user-driven odds curve. The current implied probability reflects the balance of market exposure and trader sentiment about which show will attract the largest audience during the specified period. Volume of $956 indicates overall interest, while price history shows how expectations evolve as new data emerges — such as early ratings reports or promotional events — before Aug 8, 2026.
This market resolves around Aug 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winning show will be the one with the highest original-airing audience in the United States for the week of July 31 to August 6, 2026, as measured by recognized ratings agencies.
Several signals could shift odds in this market before resolution. Early episode ratings, social media buzz, major guest appearances, or controversies surrounding competing shows can all influence trader sentiment. Additionally, any last-minute schedule changes or streaming platform exclusives may cause rapid movements in the market as participants reassess their positions.