TOTAL VOLUME:
$143b
24H VOL:
$111,424,783
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,661,467,257
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,630,632,565
494,234
Markets across
37,330
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,871
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
VS.
Kalshi:
62%
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This market tracks which team will win the 2027 NFL AFC Championship game. Currently, the consensus probability favors the Buffalo Bills at 20.8%, with the Kansas City Chiefs close behind at 19.1%. This aggregated view combines data from Kalshi, Polymarket, and Predict, and will resolve based on official NFL information (https://www.nfl.com/) or a consensus of credible reporting. Keep an eye on the outcome of the AFC Championship game itself, scheduled for 2027-04-01, as that will determine the market’s resolution.
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2027 AFC championship game. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2027 NFL AFC championship per the rules of the NFL (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2027 NFL AFC championship game is cancelled, postponed after March 31, 2027 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from NFL (https://www.nfl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
If Baltimore wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Buffalo wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Cincinnati wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Cleveland wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Denver wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Houston wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Indianapolis wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Jacksonville wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Kansas City wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Las Vegas wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Los Angeles C wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Miami wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If New England wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If New York J wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Pittsburgh wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes. If Tennessee wins the Pro Football AFC Championship, then the market resolves to Yes.
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2027 AFC championship game. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2027 NFL AFC championship per the rules of the NFL (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2027 NFL AFC championship game is cancelled, postponed after March 31, 2027 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from NFL (https://www.nfl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Prediction market odds, like those found in this market, often reflect a more accurate aggregate forecast than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks may incorporate biases or seek to profit from public perception, while prediction markets incentivize participants to express their true beliefs. The wisdom of the crowd tends to converge on a more realistic probability assessment. However, differences can exist due to varying market liquidity and participant expertise. It’s common to see a 0.5 difference in implied probabilities between this market and major sportsbooks.
Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi can diverge due to several factors. 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 a different user base with varying levels of information and risk tolerance. Trading fees, market-specific rules, and the volume of participants also contribute to price discrepancies. Furthermore, the way each platform handles order types and market making can influence price discovery. Currently, Polymarket currently favors Will Buffalo Bills win the 2027 NFL AFC Championship? at 19.5%, while Kalshi leans toward Will Buffalo win the Pro Football AFC Championship? at 19.0%, illustrating these differences.
This market resolves around Apr 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winner of the 2027 AFC Championship game, as officially declared by the NFL, will determine the settlement of this market. Trading will cease once the official result is known and verified. The market’s outcome will reflect the team that wins the AFC Championship game and advances to the Super Bowl.
Numerous factors could influence trading activity in this market. Key player injuries, coaching changes, team performance during the regular season, and significant trades are all potential catalysts. Unexpected upsets or dominant performances by certain teams could also shift probabilities. News regarding team chemistry, training camp reports, and even weather forecasts leading up to the AFC Championship game could all impact trader sentiment and move the market. Any information that alters perceptions of a team’s chances of winning will likely be reflected in the price.