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: Jul 11, 4:10 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and Saitama Seibu Lions scheduled for July 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT. Markets across Polymarket and Kalshi are betting on the winner of this matchup, with different handling of edge cases like postponements, cancellations, and ties.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 11 at 1:00AM ET: If the Nippon Ham Fighters win, the market will resolve to "Nippon Ham Fighters". If the Saitama Seibu Lions win, the market will resolve to "Saitama Seibu Lions". 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 is determined by the final result of the game as originally scheduled for July 11, 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. Should the game be cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days, the market resolves to a fair price per standard procedures. Tied games resolve to 50/50.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different prices for the same outcome due to variations in user base, fee structures, and market mechanics. 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 traders with different risk tolerances and information sets, so one may price the Lions' chances higher or lower than the other. Additionally, liquidity depth and order-book dynamics differ between venues, meaning large trades can move prices differently. Monitoring both platforms helps you spot mispricings and understand which venue's traders are more bullish or bearish on the matchup.
Key catalysts include injury announcements affecting either team's roster, recent performance trends in the Japanese professional baseball league, head-to-head historical records, and weather conditions on game day. Lineup changes, managerial decisions, or trades announced before the matchup can shift trader sentiment significantly. Media coverage and expert predictions may also influence market pricing as new information emerges. Monitor official team communications and sports news outlets for updates that could reshape expectations and trigger repricing across both platforms.