TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
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2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 6, 1:37 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Ben Randall will be named the 2026 PLL Defensive Player of the Year. On Polymarket, Randall holds a leading probability of 95.0%. The market will resolve based on the official PLL award announcement, with ties resolved according to PLL rules and multiple winners determined alphabetically by last name. Watch for the award announcement by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, as any delay beyond that date would trigger resolution to "Other".
This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award in the PLL. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by PLL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 PLL season is cancelled, postponed after September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the PLL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket often diverge from traditional sportsbook lines because they reflect real-time crowd sentiment rather than fixed oddsmaker pricing. Sportsbooks typically adjust lines based on liability management and sharp action, while prediction markets aggregate continuous trading by many participants. For the 2026 PLL Defensive Player of the Year, comparing Polymarket implied probabilities to major sportsbook offerings can reveal where the crowd sees value or where consensus differs. Prediction markets tend to update faster during breaking news or performance shifts.
The market resolves on Sep 13, 2026, marking the official conclusion of trading and settlement. Resolution is determined by the announcement of the actual 2026 PLL Defensive Player of the Year award winner. Once the Professional Lacrosse League officially names the recipient, the corresponding contract on Polymarket settles to 1 for the winning candidate and 0 for all others. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their proportional payout based on final contract value.
Key catalysts include standout defensive performances during regular season games, playoff standout moments, and injury updates affecting top contenders. Major awards announcements from media outlets or fan voting rounds can shift market expectations. Trade activity or roster changes involving leading defensive candidates may also trigger repricing. As the 2026 season progresses, accumulating statistics—tackles, ground balls, caused turnovers, and defensive rating metrics—will influence trader conviction. Late-season momentum and playoff performance typically carry the most weight in award voting, making those periods especially volatile for market prices.