TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 26, 7:30 PM EST
Polymarket
This event group covers the WNBA game between Portland Fire and Chicago Sky scheduled for June 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Kalshi's market focuses on whether the game goes to overtime, while Polymarket's market resolves on the winner (Portland Fire, Chicago Sky) or handles postponement/cancellation scenarios.
In the upcoming WNBA game, scheduled for June 26 at 7:30PM ET: If the PortlandFire win, the market will resolve to "PortlandFire". If the Chicago Sky win, the market will resolve to "Chicago Sky". 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, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
If Portland and Chicago go to overtime in the Portland vs Chicago women's professional basketball game originally scheduled for Jun 26, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Polymarket and Kalshi operate under different regulatory frameworks and user bases, which can create temporary price gaps. 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 also attracts traders with varying risk appetites and information sets, leading to distinct order-book dynamics. Kalshi's focus on binary U.S.-regulated events and Polymarket's broader global audience mean they may weight the same information differently. Arbitrage traders typically exploit these spreads, but latency and withdrawal friction can prevent instant convergence, especially in lower-liquidity markets or near resolution.
Key catalysts include injury announcements to star players, lineup changes, recent team performance trends, and head-to-head historical matchups. Public betting patterns and sharp money flow into either side can also shift prices significantly. Weather conditions, travel schedules, and back-to-back game fatigue may influence trader sentiment. Major sportsbook line moves often precede prediction market adjustments, so monitoring traditional odds can provide early warning signals. Breaking news about roster changes or coaching decisions typically triggers rapid repricing across both platforms.